Equipment Operator Job Listing at Savage in Baytown, TX (Job ID 33788)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $150 Steel Toe Boot Allowance semi annual
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Profit Sharing
• Opportunities for growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment necessary to remove Pet Coke from large drums including jet pumps, hydro cutters, delta valves, and any asset pertaining to the coke unit and load-out system that Savage operates. This operation is located within the ExxonMobil Refinery in Baytown, TX. At this operation, we cut, and empty material contained within large silos called Coke Drums, gather the non-hazardous material called Petroleum Coke with overhead cranes, then load onto conveyor system which carries it away to another site for ship loading or other means of transport. 

Here is what you will be doing: 

• Perform proper decoking techniques by following all associated procedures while paying close attention to hot spots and
  allowing for extra quenching where needed
• Working with the Crane Operator to un-head and re-head the coke drums, as well as performing the final sweep of the coke drum
• Operate crane to maintain proper pit & pad storage and load coke from pad to grizzly hopper by following all associated procedures
• Maintain good and open communication with Crane Operator, Supervision, Managers and Maintenance Personnel via radio and other proper means
• Help maintenance personnel with equipment maintenance when additional manpower is needed
• Properly inspect equipment prior to and post operating and report any additional maintenance needs and conduct frequent
  audits on the crane and other heavy equipment
• Ensure clean work space by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, and crane cab
• Complete all necessary documentation as required including JHA's, permits, log entries, audit sheet, and daily check sheets
• Learn other positions as time permits
  

Requirements of a successful Material Handling Operator:

• Maintenance: mechanically inclined and have worked in jobs that require you to have ability to trouble shoot or fix mechanical breakdowns
• Equipment Operation: experience operating several different types of heavy equipment from various manufacturers 
• Refinery or Industrial Plant Operations: experience with high safety standards and dangers of working in these types of environments
• Current and working knowledge of jet pumps, Valves and FlowServe equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skill in English with level equal to or higher than B2 according to CEFR
• Working in an industrial/refinery or construction setting
• Hands on Exposure with maintaining equipment using hydraulics, electrical trouble shooting, and pneumatic
• Operating back hoe, front end loader, dozer, or other heavy yellow equipment is a plus

• Solid knowledge and experience operating bridge crane
• Following safety regulations and written procedures within a refinery or chemical plant is a plus
• Coke cutting experience or drilling operations
• Read, write and speak English
• High school diploma/GED 

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend a ladder
• Stand, kneel or crawl
• Work a rotating schedule including days and nights in addition to working outside in all types of weather conditions

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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