Refinery Operator jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Refinery Operator controls equipment systems that process natural gas or petroleum into specified products. Responsibilities include monitoring pressure and flow and reading gauges and adjusting valves as needed. Being a Refinery Operator requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Refinery Operator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Refinery Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Refinery Laboratory Specialist
  • Petro Star, ASRC
  • North Pole, AK FULL_TIME
  • Petro Star Inc., a subsidiary of ASRC, operates refineries in North Pole and Valdez, serving the needs of Alaskan customers throughout the state.  Our North Pole Refinery built in 1985 is a 22,000 bbl/day facility, producing heating fuel, kerosene, diesel, jet fuels, and asphalt base oil for the Interior and Northern Alaska communities.  Our Valdez Refinery built in 1993 processes 60,000 bbl/day to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel, jet fuel, JP-8, JP-5, marine diesel, heating fuel and turbine fuel for Alaska’s South Central and South West regions.  Both refineries process North Slope crude oil.

    We operate our businesses reliably and efficiently by strategically developing energy resources to meet growing consumer demands.  Petro Star is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and the public, as well as promoting concern and respect for the environment.  As an employer, Petro Star is one of the best companies in Alaska providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive.

    THIS POSITION REQUIRES YOU TO RESIDE OR RELOCATE TO THE NORTH POLE/ FAIRBANKS, ALASKA AREA.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Lab Specialist position is located in North Pole, Alaska.  The lab specialist will be responsible for refinery process and product sampling and performing chemical and physical analyses on quality control, process, environmental, and refined product samples. This Specialist will be responsible for data review, advanced instrument calibrations, inventory management, and quality control data charting.  Other responsibilities will include special projects plus maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.  The specialist will perform duties of the lab director as needed.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

    • Work Monday through Friday with some weekend coverage.  Additionally, cover shifts for lab technicians when needed.
    • Collect samples from refinery product streams and petroleum fuel storage tanks outdoors in adverse weather conditions including -40 degrees and 20 hours of darkness in winter.  
    • Log samples in to lab sample log sheets and test samples according to specified ASTM methods to support the refinery operation.  
    • Perform testing and certification of fuel samples from other locations within Petro Star Inc and its sister companies.
    • Verify and communicate test results, and make entries into instrument logs, laboratory worksheets, and any other media required to ensure validity and traceability of information.
    • Communicate effectively with refinery manager, operations director, terminal manager, operators and other lab customers to meet customer needs.
    • Participate in data review process to ensure data accuracy on reports.
    • Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments to ensure reliable operation of the lab equipment.  Ensure timely repairs and minimum downtime on critical instruments.
    • Prepare test reagents according to ASTM test methods and Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Prepare and maintain internal Quality Control and Lab Control samples for continued laboratory quality assurance. Maintain control charts, calibrations, and standardization of solutions to ensure analytical data quality.
    • Maintain DOT/IATA HazMat shipper certifications.
    • Write, evaluate, and improve Laboratory SOP documents. Develop new test methods and recommend lab process improvements.
    • Train and mentor lab technicians and operators working in the lab.
    • Carry out above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support of and adherence to the Company's policies and procedures.
    • Follow all Petro Star Inc safety guidelines and initiatives including safe work practices, wearing required personal protective equipment, and lab chemical hygiene.
    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

    Required:
    • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other science field. (10 years lab experience may be considered in place of science degree).
    • 5 years laboratory experience required.
    • Proven experience organizing or managing people and tasks to work together.
    • Proven mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation knowledge and experience.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to learn new software applications.
    • Proven ability to apply statistical analysis to data sets to support lab quality control objectives.
    • Must be willing to live in North Pole / Fairbanks area or a reasonable distance from the Refinery.
    • Must have a valid Driver’s License and working telephone.
    Preferred:
    • Supervisory experience
    • Refinery laboratory experience
    • GC software application knowledge
    • Asphalt binder testing experience
    PSI is a drug-free workplace.  As such, you will be required to comply with PSI’s substance abuse policies.  This position participates in a Non-DOT ADEC pre-employment and random drug testing pool. 
    Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

    ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

    Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

    ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.





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Operator
  • CCI Industrial Services
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • General Description : The Heavy Equipment Operator-Versatile position is responsible for driving CCI's Mission, Vision, and Values, a crucial part of the strategic plan to drive success. CCI Industria...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Plant operator
  • FieldBridge, LLC
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • FieldBridge Energy is looking for a Fluid Plant Equipment Operators to work for the world's largest oilfield services company. Work is ni Pudhow Bay, AK Pay / Schedule : $21 to $26 Give the 1.5 OT pay...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Underground operator
  • Northern Star Resources Ltd.
  • Delta Junction, AK FULL_TIME
  • Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guida...
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Equipment operator
  • State of Alaska
  • Northway, AK FULL_TIME
  • ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS! RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no nee...
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Operator ii
  • Halliburton
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves...
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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • Hoiseth Agency
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Compensation: 10K-15K Monthly (Uncapped) Schedule: Employee's choice Location: Work from Home!!! Work/Life Balance How a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Constructive Systems Administrator
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Constructive Systems Administrator- J Multi-Functional Simulations Analyst ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate - Fort Wainwright
  • Defense Commissary Agency
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Summary Store Associates work either independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary stor...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Janitor & Custodian
  • Loves
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Benefits Flexible Schedule + Competitive pay (paid weekly) + Holiday pay + Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plan...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Control Clerk, Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Technica LLC
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Position Summary: Compiles and records production data from such documents as customer work orders (Non-Automated and Au...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Systems Support Specialist
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is looking for a System Support Specialist for JSMC-IP/ MTCCS at our Ft W...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Member>
  • Burger King
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • [Crew Member / Food Service] As a Team Member at Burger King you'll: Greet guests with a smile while receiving orders an...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Member>
  • Popeyes
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Popeyes - 3703 B Oak St Fort Wainwright AK - [Crew Member / Food Service] As a Team Member at Popeyes you will: Greet Gu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, located 196 driving miles (or ...
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Income Estimation for Refinery Operator jobs
$65,624 to $81,526
Fairbanks, Alaska area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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