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Primary Function

The Skilled Laborer employee is responsible for the operations associated with picking, maintenance, quality control and equipment operations while ensuring that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include picking, preventative maintenance, forklift and skid steer operation, plant operation, minor plant repair and maintenance to include replacing bearing, repairing belts, and other maintenance tasks at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, WA.

Typical Duties

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• The ability to oversee and train apprentices in the field.
• Receives and understands instructions regarding work assignment in shop and field.
• Interprets drawings and sketches, plans detail of working procedure for tool and material requirements.
• Selects materials according to suitability for job engineering standards.
• The Skilled Laborer employee should possess basic general mechanical knowledge, production processes, and quality control knowledge.
• Makes field sketches and measurements on repair and construction jobs.
• Uses wrenches, air hammer, dolly, portable drills, reamers, grinders and burning torch for fitting and bolting assemblies.
• Performs bolting or otherwise connects or fastens beams, plates, channels, angles and shapes.
• Uses block and tackle, hoist, and winches, for handling heavy assemblies.
• The job also includes general clean up and yard maintenance and is exposed to all weather conditions. We operate heavy equipment throughout the yard and all personal safety equipment is provided by the company.
• Hand signals cranes as required.
• Familiar with shop equipment such as rolls, sheers, drill presses, band saws, etc.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• May be required to train and supervise apprentices.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Industrial Laborer Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Completed Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, and Client / Site specific training.
• Must obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program.
• MUST have TWIC card.

Verification of 6,000 craft related hours

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: $30.00 to $34.51 per hour
Full range for this position, available over time: $30.00 to $69.62 per hour

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.