Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The Heavy Equipment Operator position is an 8-12 hour rotating shift reporting directly to the Department Supervisor/Manager. This position utilizes a large capacity wheel loader industrial truck equipped with lifting devices for the purpose of loading/unloading oilfield tubulars both on and off the plant’s production lines, storage racks, trucks and/or railcars. This position is also responsible for the inventory control of the products moved.

Responsibilities

• Practices safe work habits and follows standard work methods to meet both customer and API requirements.
• Your Day-to-Day Impact
• Ensure quality and quantity of work and product produced is met.
• Ensure proper care/usage/storage of tools, equipment and product.
• Adequate math and communication skills.
• Accurate and timely completion of all tasks assigned by the Shift Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Report any discrepancies to the shift lead, supervisor and/or manager.
• Prepare for work and perform the work elements common to the job such as, but no limited to:
• Small Forklift and Large Capacity Wheel Loader Forklift Certifications.
• Appropriate communication via radio, telephone and/or in person.
• Proper departmental equipment maintenance (daily check).
• Proper equipment start-up and operation.
• Verify proper material and quantity prior to product processing.
• Verify proper material and quantity upon completion of product processing.
• Accurate and timely completion of pipe movement records.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of products.
• Ensure separation of material by SLN (heat number), mill order and/or customer.
• Ensure separation of conforming and non-conforming material processed.
• Proper procurement and delivery of required test materials.
• Maintain adequate amount of consumable supplies.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.
• Proper operation and measurement readings of gauges i.e. tenths tape.
• Proper operation of product turning tools.
• All other tasks assigned by the Shift Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift maximum 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand and/or bend for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language.
• Must be able to work rotating 8-12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work in environmentally challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves.
• Adheres to safety and security procedures.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.

Skills

• Forklift Training (Large Capacity)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.