Heavy Equipment Operator

Savage is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator who will be a part of a specialized team of our coke handling operation in Port Arthur, TX    The benefits you receive when working with Savage: A culture that appreciates Team Members Paid time off (“PTO”) Paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Profit sharing Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match Opportunity for growth A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible The primary responsibility of the Equipment Operator is to safely operate heavy machineries, such as front-end loaders and material handlers with a clamshell bucket, to handle petroleum coke in the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, TX.   What you will be doing  Contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution Operate any one of the following on a daily basis is a plus: a CAT 980 Loader (or equivalent) and Senebogan 850 Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections Maintain cleanliness of equipment Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew Understand our critical service requirements and see they are met Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors Ensure environmental compliance What we need from you Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English Because this position operates in the Valero Port Arthur candidates: Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant, i.e. clean criminal history, ability to pass a hair-follicle drug screen, possess a current Driver’s License and TWIC card at the time of applying Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment Must be safety-conscious and understand safe work practices for a refinery Must be comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders