Experienced Outside Operator

Petro Star, Inc. was formed in 1984 to fill a unique role in Alaska's petroleum market. Our Valdez Refinery built in 1993 processes 60,000‑bbl/day to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel, jet fuel, JP-8, JP-5, marine diesel, heating fuel and turbine fuel for Alaska’s South Central and South West regions.

We operate our businesses reliably and efficiently by strategically developing energy resources to meet growing consumer demands. Petro Star is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and the public, as well as promoting concern and respect for the environment. As an employer, Petro Star is one of the best companies in Alaska providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive.

This position is responsible for monitoring, controlling and conducting activities that pertain to the safe operation of the refinery, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures.

Refinery- Experienced Operator is an hourly position, 14 - 12-hour shifts on and 14 days off working a rotating work schedule. Operators report directly to the on-shift Lead Operator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

• Operate and monitor two or more of the process units utilizing a Distributed Control System (DCS); including the Crude Unit, Diesel Hydrotreater, Hydrogen Plant and Sulfur Recovery Plant according to Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines and strict compliance to company safety policies and procedures.
• Read and analyze specifications, schedules, logs, and test results to determine changes to equipment controls required to produce specified product.
• Operate control panel to coordinate and regulate process variables and to direct product flow rate, according to prescribed schedules.
• Monitor and adjust unit controls to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Observe instruments, gauges and meters to verify conformance to specified quality and quantity of product.
• Work closely with Lead Operator and Shift Superintendent.
• Consistently demonstrates a high degree of knowledge in the details of the process units.
• Monitor TAPS activity and be ready to respond to any operational changes.
• Operate heaters, pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment that process raw materials, feedstock and product transfers.
• Perform other assigned duties such as maintenance, repairs, housekeeping and emergency response requirements
• Implementing daily and long term Operation’s Department goals and objectives.
• Adhere to established operating/maintenance procedures
• Provide guidance on operational tasks and ensures maintenance work and other tasks are conducted within established plant safe operating practices.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Time Management

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Composure

• Is cool under pressure and can handle stress. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected.

Self-Development

• Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself and understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches.

Learning on the Fly

• Learns quickly when faced with new problems and change. Experiments to find solutions and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Has the functional/technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and working telephone.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of work experience either as a Process Operator in an oil refinery/petrochemical plant.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift, overtime as required and on-call.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer tools.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability.

Preferred

• Associates /Technical Degree from a Process Technology Program.
• Demonstrate ability to be a problem solver. Able to grasp complex issues and apply good problem solving skills to develop recommendations / solutions.
• Looks for opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ability to work closely within a group and with other departments to set priorities, coordinate and follow up on operational objectives.
• Ability to multi-task with changing priorities and assignments.
• Ability to work with fellow employees and customers with different personalities and traits, demonstrating good judgment and communication.
• Instrumentation - Preventive maintenance / Trouble shooting experience.
• Experience with all process instrumentation, including DCS and emergency systems (HIPPS and ESD devices).
• Experience with Heaters and other fired equipment. (Crude / Asphalt / Hot Oil) - Compliance equipment.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must have the ability to climb towers up to 105 foot utilizing ladders and platforms and perform their job at those heights. The employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing either half or full-face respirators. Employee must be able to hear process and system alarms. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status. EOE: M|F|D|V

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person