ConocoPhillips
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Arroyo Grande,
CA
Operator - Santa Maria Refinery - 007Q2
Company Overview
ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States, based on market capitalization, and oil and natural gas proved reserves and production; and the second-largest refiner in the United States. This Fortune 5 company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and ConocoPhillips operates in more than 40 countries. The company has 32,700 employees worldwide and assets of $171 billion.
Refinery Overview
The Santa Maria Refinery is located on the Central Coast of California, specifically adjacent to State Highway 1 on the Nipomo Mesa in Arroyo Grande, California. As an important part of California's energy infrastructure, our refinery processes about 48,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The facility is also an important part of the local economy, employing 130 fulltime workers in addition to our specialized contractors.
An Operator works rotating shifts on various units within the refinery which process or produce crude oil, petroleum coke, fuel oil, intermediates, steam, electricity and other products. Some of the processes involved use hazardous and volatile materials under high temperature and pressure. Operators are exposed to various work conditions including outside weather and elements, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration and occasionally working from heights and confined spaces. Operators must follow safe work practices including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, Operators perform various duties required to keep their assigned processing unit/area operating safely and at specified production/run rates.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position.
Responsibilities
The Operator may be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
* Maintaining equipment and operations.
* Climbing ladders, tanks and towers.
* Taking samples/readings of various process streams.
* Initiating work orders and permitting for work related to the assigned unit.
* Maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment.
* Serving on the refinery emergency response fire brigade, rescue team, and/or first responder team.
* Communicating effectively during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process unit and equipment information.
Qualifications
Basic/Required Qualifications
* Must be at least 18
* Have a valid driver's license
* Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
* Willingness to perform/comply with the following:
* To work a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes some weekends and holidays (Employees generally work 48 hours one week, 36 hours the next, rotating between days and nights)
* To work overtime
* To work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos
* To work near large, hot, high-speed machines
* To climb up to 200 feet in height
* To lift a minimum of 50 pounds
* To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
* To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
* To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
* To perform fire fighting duties
* To work outside in harsh weather conditions
* To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
* To read technical procedures and materials in English
* To learn computer software associated with process operations
Preferred Qualifications
* High school diploma or G.E.D
* Associate's degree or Technical certification in Process Technology from an accredited school
* Military certifications that are process operations related
* One or more years of direct experience working as a process operator, maintenance or technician in a refinery, chemical, power, nuclear, wastewater treatment, or pharmaceutical industry
* Record of formal emergency response training within the last 24 months
Conditions of employment may include:
* In order to be considered for employment, you must complete the application process for this position in its entirety including the questions. If you do not use the resume parsing feature, please attach an electronic copy of your resume.
* Passing various aptitude and ability screening tests
* Meeting physical criteria for the job, which may include qualifications for emergency response duties
* Passing pre-employment drug screening
* Possessing a valid driver's license where it may be required to drive a company vehicle during the course of employment
* Submitting to random drug and alcohol testing
Job Function
: Operations
Job Level
: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-CALIFORNIA-ARROYO GRANDE
Organization
: U.S. REFINING
Line of Business
: Refining, Marketing, Supply, & Transportation
Job Posting
:Oct 27, 2009
Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA
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