Plant Operator

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Northern Gulf Services Llc

Posted 24 days ago

Full Time

, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Plant Operator is responsible for processing used cooking oil, maintaining plant equipment, and managing bin inventory. They also support the operations team by conducting warehouse maintenance and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

Northern Gulf Services is seeking a Plant Operator to deliver bins, repair equipment, and process used cooking oil. Candidates should have a TWIC card and ideally possess a CDL Class B license with driving experience, plus 1-3 years in plant operations, basic maintenance skills, and plumbing knowledge.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Benefits:

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
About Northern Gulf Services: 
 
Northern Gulf and its affiliated entities is/are a renewable fuel logistics and distribution company(s), focused on aggregating, separating and selling used-cooking oil (“UCO”) along the Gulf coast. The company seeks to make a positive impact on the local community and environment. Our business places collection bins at customer locations to collect UCO and grease from cooking and food production operations. Representative customers include: restaurants, stadiums, institutions and food manufacturing facilities.
 
Job description:
 
This position will serve as a Plant Operator with primary responsibilities to include, but not limited to: delivering bins to new customers, repair existing bins in the field, process used cooking oil within the plant, conduct warehouse preventive maintenance, and support the overall mission of the Operations Team.
 
 For this position, we are actively seeking candidates able to work on weekends and 10-hour days in duration.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • TWIC Card (Required)
  • CDL Class B License (Preferred)
  • One year of Class B driving experience (Preferred)
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in plant operations role (Preferred)
  • Basic maintenance / mechanical aptitude (Preferred)
  • Plumbing skills (Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Oversee and maintain the plant processing operations, to include all offloading, processing, and outbound load standard operating procedures and controls.

·       Helps to implement and maintain plant maintenance and upgrades, record tracking and submission.

·       Help to implement and maintain plant safety protocols, following best practices.

·       Help to implement and maintain reporting systems for all used cooking oil inventory, supplies inventory and tool inventory.

·       Maintains the plant and yard in good working order, ensuring that all plant processes and guidelines are being maintained.

·       Supports the Market Director in the general supervision, improvement, and growth of the market’s plant.

·       Maintains bin inventory, including the cleaning and minor repair of collection bins.

·       Cleans trucks and reports any concerns or potential issues to location management.

·       Completes all paperwork as assigned and directed.

·       Other duties and tasks as assigned by location management.

BENEFITS:

  • Hourly schedule, consistent work
  • Hourly pay with overtime
  • Adequate tools and equipment
  • Opportunity for upward mobility
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
  • Affordable medical & dental insurance
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

About Northern Gulf Services

Northern Gulf was founded in 2021 with a clear vision: to bring best-in-class processes, service, and people to the collection and recycling of fats and oils. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we are dedicated to serving the communities and industries throughout the Gulf. Our goal is to provide compliant and reliable services across the renewable fuel value chain.

 Our Experience

While Northern Gulf is a young company, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in energy, hospitality, and logistics. This extensive experience underpins our ability to deliver top-notch services and innovative solutions to our partners.

Company Values

At Northern Gulf, our core values define who we are and how we operate:

  • Safety: We prioritize the safety of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve.
  • People: We believe in building quality teams with like-minded individuals who share our commitment to excellence.
  • Performance: We strive to get the job done right, at a high level, every time.
Consistency: We deliver consistent service and performance, ensuring reliability in every aspect of our operations.

Our Culture

Northern Gulf is a people-oriented organization. We take pride in building quality teams and partnering with restaurant owners, corporations, and fuel producers who prioritize their employees, customers, and the environment. Our collaborative approach ensures that we produce compliant, reliable, and sustainable renewable diesel and jet fuel.

Community Involvement

Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of Northern Gulf’s ethos. We are proud of our involvement with:

  • Southern Smoke Foundation: Supporting those in the food and beverage industry in times of crisis.
  • Sponsoring Little League Teams: We sponsor our employees' and their children's sports teams, fostering community spirit and engagement.
  • New Orleans Jazz Fest: Participating in and supporting local cultural events.

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Northern Gulf Services Llc

Northern Gulf Services is a Gulf Coast–based renewable fuel logistics company specializing in used cooking oil (UCO) collection and recovery. We partner with restaurants, stadiums, institutions, and food production facilities to provide dependable, compliant collection solutions tailored to each operation. Our focus is simple: responsive service, transparent processes, and responsible recycling. By aggregating and distributing recovered oil into renewable fuel markets, we help our partners reduce waste, protect the environment, and create measurable sustainability impact. Built on local relationships and operational reliability, Northern Gulf delivers the service national providers often can’t — consistent, accountable, and close to home.

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