Yard Person - Borger Plant

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Chevron Phillips is currently seeking individuals to join the Manufacturing organization at the Philtex Plant in Borger, TX.

This great opportunity is for individuals interested in completing a 6-week plant specific operations and maintenance program with the opportunity to pursue roles as an Operator, Shipper or Maintenance (Rotating Equipment, Instrumentation and/or Electrical, Lead-off Craft). Work schedules will be dependent on position. These roles receive directions from supervisors and works with other operations and maintenance employees in performing routine plant duties.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance, repair, and cleanup of plant equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Draws samples of products from the process for laboratory testing
• Maintains plant equipment
• Utilizes piping and structural drawings for installation and Removal of Isolation Devices
• Uses a variety of manual, pneumatic and hydraulic tools including jack hammers, cheaters, spanners, pin and pipe wrenches, and sledgehammers
• Uses fire equipment when necessary
• Operates motorized equipment such as lifting devices, portable scaffolds, forklifts
• Safely operates pumps, fired heater boilers, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment
• Monitors the performance of plant equipment and process conditions. Read flow meters, and temperature and pressure gauges. Take routine readings on process variables

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum education of High School diploma/GED
• A current valid driver’s license
• Ability to complete the requirements of the formal operator's training program
• Ability to follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which include the wearing of fire-retardant clothing
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment when the work situation requires it
• Capability to perform essential duties listed above, may involve climbing towers up to 150 feet, lifting heavy objects such as piping, valves and tools, performing a variety of activities involving pulling, pushing, lifting and twisting, working in confined spaces, working from awkward positions, and from elevated platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, shipping, maintenance, or operating jobs within an industrial environment (inclusive of chemical plants, manufacturing plants, refineries, machine shops, commercial construction) or military experience in a mechanical/construction field
• Technical certificates in the fields of Rotating Equipment Craftsman (REC), Instrumentation and Electrical Craftsman (I&E), Welder, and/or Laboratory Technician
• Familiar with piping and structural standards

Testing Requirements:

• Candidates should be able to pass a written pre-employment test and the Console Operator Basic Requirement Assessment (COBRA) prior to being considered for the job
• Candidates will be required to take a physical examination, which includes a drug & alcohol screen, fitness for duty exam and a criminal background check

Work Schedule:

• Dependent on the position, individual will work a rotating 12-hour shift (including weekends, holidays and overtime). The work hours are 6:00 am until 6:00pm or 6:00pm until 6:00am.
• Dependent on the position, individual will work 8-hour shift, 5 days a week (sometimes will include weekends, holidays and overtime). The work hours are 8:00 am until 4:30pm.

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

Travel Requirements: None

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 01/30/2024

Nearest Major Market: Amarillo
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