Equipment Operator I

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!
The Basics:
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana (Citgo Refinery)
Days/Hours: Must be willing to work day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays
Equipment Used: KOMATSU WA500 Loader (or equivalent), Material Handler (Excavator), Skid Steer, Conveyor Systems
Material Handled: Petroleum Coke

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
Company-provided Uniforms & PPE (if applicable)
Annual steel-toe boot allowance (if applicable)
A culture that appreciates Team Members
Growth and development opportunities within Savage

What you’ll be doing:

Safe Equipment Operations: Safely operate front-end loaders, material handlers (excavators), skid steers, and other heavy equipment used to move, stockpile, and load petroleum coke within an active refinery environment.
Material Handling: Support refinery operations by transporting, staging, and loading petroleum coke while maintaining safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant work practices.
Equipment Inspections: Perform thorough pre- and post-operation inspections to identify safety concerns and ensure equipment reliability.
Safety & Compliance: Follow all refinery, customer, and Savage safety requirements while actively participating in safety meetings, observations, and inspections.
Equipment Care: Maintain clean and service-ready equipment and promptly report maintenance concerns to support safe operations.
Operational Support: Assist with housekeeping, cleanup activities, inspections, and other operational tasks necessary to meet customer expectations and production requirements.
Environmental Stewardship: Support environmental compliance initiatives and ensure work is performed in accordance with refinery and company standards.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with operations, maintenance, and refinery personnel to ensure efficient material movement and operational success.

Daily Refinery Operations

Petroleum Coke Handling: Operate equipment used to move petroleum coke through storage, stockpiles, conveyors, and truck-loading processes.
Conveyor System Awareness: Safely work around conveyor systems and industrial processing equipment while maintaining operational efficiency.
Maintenance Coordination: Communicate equipment concerns, deficiencies, and repair needs with maintenance personnel.
Continuous Improvement: Expand equipment operating knowledge and contribute to ongoing efforts to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.

Requirements to be successful:

Heavy Equipment Experience: Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment in industrial, refinery, construction, mining, or related environments.
Safety Commitment: Strong commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) principles and safe work practices.
Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Refinery Access: Ability to meet refinery access requirements, including passing required screenings and maintaining site qualifications.
Licensing Requirements: Possess a valid Driver's License and TWIC card at the time of application.
Work Ethic: Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work safely with minimal supervision.
Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work day shift and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Refinery Experience: Experience working in refinery, terminal, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environments.
Conveyor Systems Knowledge: Experience working with conveyor systems and bulk material handling operations.
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge: Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and safe equipment operation standards.

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

Outdoor Work Environment: Perform work outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions.
Physical Activity: Lift and handle tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and climb on and off heavy equipment throughout the shift.
Working at Heights: Safely climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and walk conveyor systems as required.
Industrial Conditions: Work safely around moving equipment, conveyor systems, noise, dust, and other conditions typical of refinery operations while wearing required PPE.