Heavy Equipment Operator

Are you a self-directed, motivated individual with experience operating heavy mobile equipment? If so, our Pine Bend facility is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  Heavy Equipment Operators create value by safely operating equipment in our pet coke loading unit. Operators in this area are dedicated to the loading of rail cars, trucks and coke pile management.  Successful operators work collaboratively with their teammates to ensure the facility meets its goals in safety, production, and quality.

We are a team of heavy equipment operators that manage a sizable pet coke pile of 100,000 – 150,000 tons of product a day.  We operate a fleet of 5 Komatsu front loaders, dump trucks, CAT D9 Dozer, and a Sennebogen 860.  Together, we load about 130 trucks and railcars per day.  The end use of pet coke varies but is most used as heating fuel.

• Operate heavy equipment per operating procedures with safety as the top priority
• Operate conveyors and crushers
• Operate stacker/reclaimer
• Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with coke loading
• Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
• Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
• Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
• Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least  twelve (12) hours
• Work rotating 12 hour shifts (DuPont shift schedule pattern) which includes holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment

• Six (6) months or more of experience operating heavy construction and/or mining field equipment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment as described in the position

• One (1) year or more of mining or construction experience
• One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment
• Experience operating Komatsu WA800 front end loader, CAT D9 Dozer, Sennebogen 860

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline –delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.