Energy Technician Journeyman I en American Refining Group

Position Title: Energy Technician Journeyman I

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Energy Technician Journeyman I: (Not limited to)

• Determine types of insulation, amounts and methods of installation for piping vessels and tanks throughout the refinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Install all types and sizes of pipe insulation and jackets on flanges, valves, tanks and fittings.
• General knowledge in fish mouths metal work on piping insulate and metal valves cut and roll metal build end caps. 
• Knowledge of inspection port installation.
• Make minor refractory repairs to fired heaters and boilers; repair and maintain tank insulation.
• Assist, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair steam traps and other ancillary equipment.
• Use ARG’s Steam Trap Management System.
• Conducts insulating inventory, estimates time and material costs for projects and requisitions supplies or equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Energy Technician Journeyman I:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Energy Technician Journeyman I:

• High School Graduate/GED with minimum two to five (2-5) years pipe fitting and insulation experience.
• Trade or Vocational Education preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Successfully pass medical qualifications and maintain Respirator Certification; able to wear all types of respiratory equipment.
• Willing and able to pass certification requirements for ongoing asbestos testing.
  • Proficient in the use of computers and basic office technologies including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Possess strong verbal, written and organizational skills.

Other Qualifications of Energy Technician Journeyman I:

• Able to read, write and take measurements to calculate the amounts of material needed for various jobs.
• Proper use of ladders, scaffold, and safe lifting procedures.
• Safe and proper use of shop and hand tools, forklifts, JLG man lifts or any other equipment necessary to perform job functions.
• Understand and follow the Lockout/Tagout regulations and Open Line/Entry permit requirements.
• Wear all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety policies; follow good housekeeping practice keeping work areas clean and orderly.  
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays &/or callouts as needed to support business activities.
• Basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office applications as well as other applicable software.
• Successful completion of all computer based company mandated job related training. 

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Energy Technician Journeyman I:

• Physical coordination with ability to perform repetitive tasks and movements such as kneeling, stooping, walking, crawling, reaching, twisting, bending standing and sitting.
• Capable of climbing, entering vessels through standard manways and working in elevated locations or confined spaces in all weather conditions.
• Possess sufficient physical strength and endurance to perform work from ladders, heights or overhead while standing on feet &/or with arms extended for long periods of time.
• Work in extreme heat or cold environments with exposure to hazardous materials.
• Capable of handling materials in a variety of forms and packaging with the capacity to push, pull, lift &/or transport up to 50lbs.
• Cognitive demands include the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, work with a team, communicate effectively, read and comprehend, think critically and troubleshoot.  

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations. 

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.
 
Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1215.