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Operator Trainee 1 - Valdez Petro Star, Inc. Occupation: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Location: Valdez, AK - 99686 Positions available: 1

Job #: 669892 Work At Home option: No

Posted: 4/3/2024 Updated: 4/3/2024 Expires: 6/2/2024

Source: AlaskaJobs Site: AlaskaJobs Agency Job ID: 23000183

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Petro Star Inc., a subsidiary of ASRC, operates refineries in North Pole and Valdez, serving the needs of Alaskan customers throughout the state. Our North Pole Refinery built in 1985 is a 22,000 bbl/day facility, producing heating fuel, kerosene, diesel, jet fuels, and asphalt base oil for the Interior and Northern Alaska communities. Our Valdez Refinery built in 1993 processes 60,000 bbl/day to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel, jet fuel, JP-8, JP-5, marine diesel, heating fuel and turbine fuel for Alaska’s South Central and South West regions. Both refineries process North Slope crude oil.
We operate our businesses reliably and efficiently by strategically developing energy resources to meet growing consumer demands. Petro Star is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and the public, as well as promoting concern and respect for the environment. As an employer, Petro Star is one of the best companies in Alaska providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for monitoring, controlling and conducting activities that pertain to the safe operation of the refinery, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures.
Refinery Operator Trainee is an hourly position, 7 - 12 hour shifts on and 7 days off working a rotating work schedule. Refinery Operator Trainee reports directly to the on-shift Lead Operator.

THIS IS NOT A SLOPE POSITION. IT WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO VALDEZ, ALASKA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

The trainee program is a three-step process leading from Trainee 1, Trainee 2 and Trainee 3. Trainee 3’s that successfully complete their training program will have an opportunity to advance to the Operator 1 position.
Learn the refinery hazards, safety procedures, distillation process, and the various components that make up the refinery. During the course of the one-year training period, trainees will be provided with training regarding the plant’s hazards, safety procedures, and educational materials explaining the distillation process and various components that make up the refinery. The trainee will be tested quarterly for comprehension of assigned training curriculum.
Operators and trainees will work side by side on a 12 hour 7 days on / 7 days off work schedule. The trainee will help cover shifts and may not follow the typical shift rotation of one shift of days and one shift of nights. Together, the operators and trainees will constitute a “shift” and be responsible for all aspects of the refinery’s operation, ranging from housekeeping and maintenance of the unit and property, to operation of the process unit during steady state conditions, start-ups/shutdowns, and process upsets.
While personal safety and safe operation of the refinery are the most important goals, trainees will be expected to participate in all new construction projects and turnarounds (maintenance work undertaken while the process unit is offline). Many times this work will fall on non shift days, and while Petro Star will not usually require you to work overtime, you should be willing to work a reasonable amount of O/T if requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License; will be required to drive company vehicles. CDL is not required.
Minimum of two years of any type of work experience. Military experience is counted as work experience.
Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability.
Ability to effectively utilize computer tools.
Ability to quickly grasp and master complex ideas and procedures.
Ability to work and function well with other people in a team environment.
Ability to follow instructions.

Preferred:

Process technology AA Degree preferred.
Engineering, mechanical, pipe welding, environmental, instrumentation, refining experience or construction skills are beneficial but not required.

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 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.

Employer Research

Petro Star, Inc.
Is a Local Government employer with 5 locations
https://petrostar.com/

Company Profile:
Petro Star Inc. was formed in 1984 to fill a unique role in Alaska's petroleum market. While other Alaska refineries were processing a wide variety of petroleum products, Petro Star's founders recognized the need for a refinery that would process only mid-end distillates such as heating oil, diesel and aviation fuels for homes and businesses in Alaska.

At Petro Star Inc.

We value our people, our clients, and our community.
We take pride in the accomplishments and dedication of our employees.
We believe in being a good corporate citizen.
We are committed to the long term growth and profitability of the company.
We are dedicated to maintaining personal and professional honesty in all of our business practices.

Efficiency Through Integration

Moving quickly to meet a market need, Petro Star built its refinery in the North Pole within a matter of months. This location placed the company next to the commercial and transportation hub of Fairbanks, and alongside the trans-Alaska pipeline, a direct source of crude oil. Petro Star soon acquired fuel distribution companies and began to market its products throughout Interior Alaska and the Arctic Slope/Prudhoe Bay region.

Through the years, growth has been driven by vertical integration. In 1993, Petro Star Inc. constructed the Valdez Refinery. Today the refinery processes 60,000-bbl/day of Alaska North Slope crude oil. The Valdez refinery produces ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) #2, ULSD Arctic Grade #1, military and commercial grade jet fuel, JP5, heating oil, and marine diesel.

Petro Star's success is largely driven by its ability to serve a targeted market with an extremely efficient operation. In addition to its two refineries, the following companies make up the Petro Star family:

North Pacific Fuel
Fuel distribution and service company with facilities in Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, Valdez, and St Paul, with additional offices in Seattle.

Valdez Petroleum Terminal (VPT)
The principal shipping point for a refined product from Petro Star's Valdez Refinery.

Sourdough Fuel
Fuel distribution and service company with headquarters in Fairbanks and North Pole.

Petro Star Lubricants
A bulk lube repackaging and service company with facilities in Fairbanks and Anchorage.

1,000-4,999 employees

Location/Work Site Information

Address: 328 Fildado Street, Valdez, AK 99686

Work At Home option:

Public Transportation Accessible:

Yes

Location/Work Site Industry (NAICS):

Mining (21)

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Compensation and Hours

Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: 401K, Dental, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Other, Sick Leave, Vacation, Vision Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular

Shift: Other, see job description

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Minimum Experience Required: 24 months

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Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License/Certification: No

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Test Requirement: Employer will perform testing - Drug Testing/Screening

Driver's License Required: Yes, Operator License.

Minimum Age Requirement: 18. Reason for Age Requirement: Hazardous.

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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	2
Construction and Extraction Occupations	3

There were 2 job openings advertised online in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators on May 18, 2024. There are also 3 job openings advertised online for the related occupation group of Construction and Extraction Occupations in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK on May 18, 2024.

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