Entry Level Operator

Basic Function

HF Sinclair, Asphalt Operations Glendale, is seeking a motivated individual for the process operator or loader position. This position performs or directs others to perform the work entailed in the safe and continuous operation of refining equipment in which crude or other oil is upgraded into such marketable products as gasoline, kerosene, lubricating oil, fuel oil, wax, extracts, and a variety of other petroleum products.

Job Duties

Experience

Minimum of two years of on-the-job work experience is required. Experience in refinery or chemical plants is preferred. Related experience such as mechanical, industrial, military, stationary equipment and / or boiler experience is preferred. PREFERRED Experience : Experience in refinery or chemical plants is preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School degree, GED or equivalent is required. PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL : Continued education in mechanical or chemical related discipline is preferred.

Required Skills

Verbal / written communication, computer literate, good mathematical & problem-solving skills, ability to read & interpret various instructions, procedures, rules, and regulations. Communicate and cooperate in a "team" environment; Develop and maintain good work attitude / habits; Maintain high energy level by showing desire to achieve; Seek opportunities for continuous self-improvement; Adjust to changing conditions in the work environment; Maintain composure during highly stressful / emergency situations; Recognize personal limitations and seek help when needed; Recognize and correct process problems; Make fact-based decisions in a timely manner.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

Job conditions vary depending upon Process Operator assignment within a refinery based industrial environment, work conditions include : controlled temperature environments, wet or humid conditions, all temperatures including outdoor inclement weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts and rotating equipment, work in high and precarious places located in excess of 100 feet, dust, dirt, chemical and petroleum product exposures, work in confined spaces, noise and vibration exposure and exposure to electrical shock. Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and work overtime.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit .

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require the ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, make visual inspection, make precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying 50lbs, pushing or pulling 50lbs, climbing in excess of 100 feet, reading / writing of both technical and nontechnical information sources, communicating verbally and visually, performing math calculations, operating motor vehicles, perceiving color differences, wearing personal protective equipment including flame retardant clothing and full face respirators, and strenuous physical activity.