• North Pole, Alaska
  • Full-time
2 days ago

Job Description

About/Intro:

Join Petro Star Inc., Alaska’s only locally owned operating refining and marketing company, a trusted supplier of fuels and petroleum products throughout the state. With refinery operations in North Pole and Valdez, Petro Star plays a vital role in supporting Alaska’s military installations, aviation industry, commercial businesses, and remote communities.

As a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), Petro Star is committed to operational excellence, safety, integrity, and service. Our employees are the foundation of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and dedication to every aspect of our business.

At Petro Star, we foster a collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a lasting impact on Alaska’s energy future. We are proud to offer rewarding career opportunities for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Overview:

Responsible for monitoring, controlling and conducting activities that pertain to the safe operation of the refinery, taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures. 

 

This position requires 12-hour rotating day and night shifts including weekends and holidays. One week on (“7”) twelve hour days) and one week off (“7” twelve hour days)

Responsibilities:
  • Complete all required training for Operator 2
  • Monitor process lineups; perform tank gauging and data logging.
  • Oil spill prevention and cleanup directed by regulatory and safety policies.
  • Ensure product quality including sampling and testing of distillate products.
  • Complete plant improvement and turnaround activities.
  • Perform Process Safety Management (PSM) operator compliance functions.
  • Operate plant equipment: i.e. fork lift, loader, skid steer and boom truck.
  • Participate in Process Safety Management OSHA regulated duties.
  • Generate reports and logs required by SOP's and Federal regulations.
  • Must be willing to live in North Pole or a reasonable distance from the refinery for callouts.
  • Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Qualifications:
  • Complete all required Operator Trainee training.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and working telephone.
  • Ability to effectively utilize computer tools.

 

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

 

Mathmatical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

This position is primarily an outside job. The employee is expected to complete multiple sets of rounds throughout the unit, including climbing stairs and/or ladders. Weather conditions can vary significantly, ranging from approximately 80F in the summer to -45F in the winter without wind chill.

Equal Opportunity and Policy Statement:

Why Petrostar is Different

Purpose-Driven Work: Every day, Petro Star employees help fuel Alaska's economy and infrastructure. From supporting military readiness and aviation operations to delivering energy solutions to remote communities, your work directly contributes to keeping Alaska moving.

Safety-First Culture: Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship, operational integrity, and workplace safety while empowering employees to take ownership of safe and responsible operations.

Career Growth Opportunities:

  • Professional development and technical training programs
  • Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
  • Opportunities for advancement across refinery, operations, engineering, maintenance, commercial, and corporate functions
  • Continuous learning and career development support

Industry Leadership & Stability:

  • Alaska’s only locally owned and operated petroleum refining and marketing company
  • 40+ of experience serving Alaska's energy needs
  • Backed by the strength and stability of ASRC, one of Alaska's largest and most successful companies
  • Critical supplier to military, aviation, commercial, and rural markets throughout Alaska

Total Rewards

At Petro Star, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional benefits. Our comprehensive total rewards package reflects our commitment to your success, well-being, and financial security.

Financial Security:

  • Competitive salaries with performance-based opportunities
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions*
  • Employee referral bonus opportunities

Health & Wellness:

  • Comprehensive medical plan options through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program*
  • Dental and vision insurance options*
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Supplemental insurance offerings including life insurance, disability coverage, AD&D, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance*

Professional Development:

  • Leadership development programs
  • Technical and professional skills training
  • Mentorship and career advancement opportunities

* Benefit eligibility varies by position, employment status, and work location. Specific benefits for this role will be discussed during the hiring process.

 

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, age or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V EEO Poster 

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. 

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at

asrchr@asrc.com

. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Pole, Alaska
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Concreteunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Oil and Gas Refiningunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Petroleumunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Process Safety Managementunmatched
  • Product Testingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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