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HSRC Operator Trainee

Heidelberg, MS

$14.50 - $19/hr

Responds and assists Contractor to spills as needed within the Refinery. Reads and follows all ... Performs checklist on Railcar Mover before operating and notifies the Operations Supervisor of any ...

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HSRC Operator Trainee

Heidelberg, MS · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

Responds and assists Contractor to spills as needed within the Refinery. Reads and follows all ... Performs checklist on Railcar Mover before operating and notifies the Operations Supervisor of any ...

ASRC

Outside Operator

North Pole, AK

Must be willing to live in North Pole or a reasonable distance from the refinery for callouts ... Complete all required Operator Trainee training. * Must have a valid driver's license and working ...

Covestro

Regrind Operator (Days)

South Deerfield, MA

$22.17/hr

We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push ... WHAT WE OFFER The Specialty Films site in North America is seeking a Regrind Operator Trainee to ...

Covestro AG

Regrind Operator (Days)

Deerfield, MA · On-site

$22.17/hr

We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push ... WHAT WE OFFER The Specialty Films site in North America is seeking a Regrind Operator Trainee to ...

Oxbow Corporation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Texas City, TX · On-site

$26.15/hr

... refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow produces and distributes calcined and fuel grade ... Oxbow is currently looking for an Operator Trainee 1 to join our team in Texas City, Texas. This ...

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What does a refinery operator trainee do?

A Refinery Operator Trainee learns how to monitor and control the equipment and processes involved in turning crude oil into usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. They receive on-the-job training to understand safety protocols, read gauges, adjust controls, and troubleshoot issues within the refinery. Trainees often work under the supervision of experienced operators and gradually take on more responsibilities as they gain experience and knowledge. This role is essential for maintaining efficient and safe refinery operations.

What are some typical challenges a refinery operator trainee may face during their initial training period?

As a Refinery Operator Trainee, you may encounter challenges such as mastering complex control systems, understanding detailed safety protocols, and adapting to shift work, which often includes nights and weekends. The learning curve can be steep due to the technical nature of the processes and the need to respond quickly and accurately to potential operational issues. However, most facilities provide structured training programs and mentorship to help trainees build confidence and competence in both routine operations and emergency responses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refinery operator trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Refinery Operator Trainee, you need a basic understanding of industrial safety, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with process control systems, instrumentation, and safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable refinery operations in a hazardous environment.

What is the difference between Refinery Operator Trainee vs Refinery Operator?

AspectRefinery Operator TraineeRefinery Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic safety and technical trainingAdditional experience and certifications; advanced technical skills
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, supervised, learning-focusedOperational, hands-on, responsible for daily plant operations
Job ResponsibilitiesLearning safety procedures, basic equipment operationMonitoring processes, adjusting equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency

The main difference is that a Refinery Operator Trainee is in a learning phase, focusing on gaining skills and certifications, while a Refinery Operator is fully responsible for plant operations. Trainees are supervised and gaining experience, whereas operators perform routine and complex tasks independently.

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Tank Farm Operator Trainee - Valdez Terminal

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation

Valdez, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

This position consists of a training program which will be conducted over the period of up to one year. The content for the program will include the necessary skills that are required to perform the duties of a Tank Farm Operator 1 at the Valdez Petroleum Terminal. These include proficiency in handling fuel & chemicals associated with the Terminal and important aspects concerning site safety, spill response, facility security, quality assurance and operational day to day duties. After completion of the operator training and demonstrating an understanding of the required skills, the Trainee will be promoted to a full time VPT Tank Farm Operator 1. The Trainee will be expected to work a shift type schedule which includes rotating night shifts and will be required to live in Valdez on a year round basis.
The Valdez Petroleum Terminal is a primary shipping facility for the products produced by the Petro Star Valdez Refinery. Fuel is moved from the Refinery to the Terminal via tanker trucks and is stored at the Terminal and prepared for barge shipment to the Anchorage and Western Alaska markets. The Terminal is also a distribution point for gasoline. Terminal operators are responsible for receiving and loading truck & barge shipments as marketing schedules demand.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)
  1. Become familiar with the VPT facility and all products stored in the facility.
  2. Retain knowledge of all tank sizes, pipelines and all possible configurations of loading and unloading schemes.
  3. Become knowledgeable in the properties and characteristics of the fuel and chemicals that are handled in the Terminal as well as the safe and proper handling techniques for each.
  4. Become familiar with the product specifications and learn to perform the basic tests to determine product quality. Learn to handle the fuel and chemicals such that product quality is never jeopardized.
  5. Learn the proper skills required for receiving cargo into VPT tanks, monitoring tank volumes, reconciling daily product inventories, and loading cargo onto various vessels at the Dock. These skills will include valve & pipeline alignments, operation of various pumps, tank gauge monitoring, determination of product volumes, and confirmation of fuel quality specifications.
  6. Learn to account for product movements and resolve discrepancies between truck deliveries, vessel loadings, and physical inventories using Excel spreadsheets.
  7. Become familiar with chemical additives in various fuel products and the proper operation of additive injection systems.
  8. Become responsible for completing routine preventative maintenance of terminal equipment (ie pumps, valves, piping, vehicles, etc.) as scheduled as well as correcting minor equipment failures when they occur.
  9. Learn and become proficient with the spill response techniques involved in the likelihood that a product spill occurs on site.
  10. Learn and become proficient with the required facility security duties on site.
  11. Must be capable of doing physical labor including shoveling snow & gravel, cutting brush, climbing tank stairways, and working inside of confined spaces.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; secondary training in a skilled trade (i.e. mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, electronic, equipment operator) is desirable.

Experience:
  • Must be able to take direction/supervision and work cooperatively with others.
  • Minimum 24-hour HAZWOPER Certification is required, but 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification is preferred.
  • Must have an Alaska Driver's License with clean record; prefer CDL Class A with Hazardous Material endorsement.
  • Ability to learn to operate equipment such as a front-end loader, man-lift, skid-steer, spill response vessel, plow truck, fork lift, crane, and snow blower in order to conduct Terminal operations and maintenance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • The following capabilities are required for the Trainee position.
  • The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • The ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • The ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • The following capabilities are required for the Trainee position.
  • The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
  • The following capabilities are required for the Trainee position.
  • The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • The ability to deal with problems involving several variables and prioritize responsibilities as needed.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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.
The work environment at VPT consists of a variety of settings including a busy office/control room, maintenance shop, truck rack, tank farm, and dock facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often be exposed to outside weather conditions throughout all seasons.
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 EEO Poster
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.

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