Job Description

Crane Operator/Rigger Mechanic

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We have an opportunity at our Martinez Refinery in California and are seeking a talented Crane Operator/Rigger Mechanic to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy.

The Crane Operator/Rigger selects and operates the appropriate crane or piece of heavy equipment, as well as rig and transport equipment for lifting.  This position is for qualified large and small hydraulic NCCCO certified crane operators. The Crane Operator/Rigger supports MTAC (Maintenance, Turnaround, and Construction) activities across the entire refinery as directed by the Crane & Rigging Team Leader.

Job Responsibilities May Include: 

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment
  • Operate equipment for maintenance activities in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner, by ensuring that all necessary procedures, practices, standards, and rules are followed.
  • Select appropriate crane or piece of heavy equipment for the maintenance activity
  • Inspect, clean, service, and maintain equipment
  • Complete assembly and disassembly which includes extending jibs or dead sections, changing blocks, changing cable, and changing multi and single part lines.
• Rigging and Signaling
  • Select, inspect, and prepare slings, spreaders, shackles, and hooks for lifts.
  • Instruct and lead other employees in setting up rigging.
• Transportation and Medium Equipment
  • Operate medium equipment including forklifts, semi-trucks, manlifts, backhoes, loaders, and bundle carrier.

Position Specific Requirements:

• Work Schedule:
  • Participation in callout/standby coverage
  • Occasionally an altered work schedule over an extended period may be required (maintenance outages and turnarounds)
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to navigate stairs
• Work in the Following Conditions:
  • At heights
  • Outside in inclement weather
  • Occasionally wearing a respirator, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Candidate must have an active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Rigger or military equivalent
• NCCCO TLL and TSS or the ability to obtain TSS within probationary period
• Commercial Class A or B License
• Possess or must obtain NCCCO RIG-I, TTR-I, and SGP within probationary period

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous refinery or chemical plant experience

• Basic computer skills including working in windows-based computer systems

• Ability to operate medium equipment such as forklifts and manlifts

• Ability to operate earth moving equipment such as backhoes and loaders

• ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS ** ​**

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts

The Crane Operator/Rigging Mechanic position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers (USW) International Union AFL-CIO, CLC and the Martinez Refining Company LLC. The hourly pay rate for this position is $55.33, based on qualification requirements in the CBA.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. 

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