Operations Technician-st. Paul
Flint Hills Resources (St Paul, Minnesota)

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Flint Hills Resources is a leading producer of fuels, petrochemicals and other petroleum products such as base oils for lubricants and asphalt. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $3 billion since 2002. The company also has associated capabilities in refined products and base oils marketing and crude oil supply activities. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates terminals in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska; Bettendorf, Iowa; San Antonio, Bastrop, Austin, Waco, and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Junction City, Waupun, Madison and Milwaukee, Wis.; and Pine Bend and Roseville, Minn. Asphalt terminals are located in Marshall, Savage and St. Paul, Minn.; Davenport, Algona and Dubuque, Iowa; Omaha, Neb.; West Fargo, N.D.; and Green Bay and Stevens Point, Wis. With more than 3,700 employees, Flint Hills Resources strives to create value for customers and society.

• Boiler operation;
• Forklift operation;
• Monitor and operate emulsion milling process;
• Mix chemical solutions;
• Perform valve switching for tank line-ups;
• Load and unload raw materials;
• Perform routine minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment such as: opening and closing valves, inspecting process piping and equipment, reading and recording process flow, pressure, temperature and level measurements, gather samples from sample valves, drum handling;
• Basic computer skills;
• General maintenance which includes: pipe fitting; bolting/un-bolting equipment; insulating piping and tanks; cleaning equipment; recycling pump seal drips; strainer and filter cleaning and other tasks as determined by management.  

EOE M/F/D/V

 Ideal candidate will possess:
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word);
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Critical thinking and decision making skills;
• Good organizational skills;
• Willing to work shift work when necessary and be on-call for after hours support;
• Ability to work at elevated heights;
• Ability to safely lift at least 75 lbs;
• Ability to climb ladders and storage tank stairs (stairs/ ladders may have ice and snow during winter months) for maintenance and gauging operations;
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; 
• Willing to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing and safety work boots) as required;
• Occasional travel (with overnight stays) required for attending training, meetings and assisting other areas or locations;
• Ideal candidates will have prior experience with asphalt products and/or oil and gas industry; maintenance, machinery operations, boiler operation, and laboratory testing. 

Education Required
High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred
Some college or technical school training in industrial mechanics or an Associates degree from an accredited school. 

Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to http://www.kochcareers.com/benefits_n.asp.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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