Unitek Solvent Service - Company Overview
Unitek is a locally operated company that has been in business since 3/1/1989, it has grown to be the largest petroleum recycling company in the state of Hawaii. In July 2019 Unitek became an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) where the employees have an equity stake in the company. Its main offices and recycling facility are located on Oahu and has locations on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Unitek collects and processes petroleum products that would otherwise be sent out of state for disposal.
Unitek has been in the same location from day one and has been continually operating since 1989. During the COVID pandemic, Unitek was deemed an essential service and was able to maintain its employee count and keep its employees working full time. Unitek strives to be the leader in the industry by providing its customers with exceptional environmental, industrial and recycling services.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provide a drug-free work environment.
Position Summary
Refinery operators at this facility perform a variety of duties, primarily responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations of either the tank farm within the refinery or the various operating units within the refinery.
Responsibilities

• Working inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery.
• Monitoring equipment and recording readings, making required adjustments, troubleshooting process and equipment problems including but not limited to general equipment checks and detecting unusual operating conditions (such as noises, abnormal temperature or pressure and leaks)
• Detecting and responding to process upsets and emergency situations with response activites including but not limited to fire fighting, equipment isolation, and evacuation
• Wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE) including self-contained breathing apparatus
• Participating in emergency response activities
• Learning refining process operations/tank farm product movements and qualifying on process/tank farm jobs.
• Learning and working multiple jobs up to and including the console operator position (control refinery process through computer system).
• Be knowledgeable and in compliance at all times with company and governmental regulations regarding the proper transport, handling, and emergency response for hazardous materials.

Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license required
• At least 18 years of age
• Basic math, reading, writing, and verbal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to learn complex refinery related material
• Adhere to drug tests and comply with our drug and alcohol policy.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using written and verbal skills.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Paid time off
• Safety incentive
• 10 Paid holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical / Vision / Dental)
  • Premium decreases with years of service
  • With free family medical plan after 3 years
• Life Insurance & Long Term Care Insurance paid by the company after 5 years
• Free uniforms and laundry service
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Professional development and education benefits
• 401(k) Plan