Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
The purpose of this position is to conduct blending operations and perform equipment maintenance and repairs at the Memphis DEF Blending Plant. This role also includes responsibilities to support DEF Laboratory operations in partnership with the Quality Manager (Chemist), as well as oversee warehouse shipping and receiving activities.
1) Responsible for daily DEF blending process of unloading liquid urea from railcars, using our automated blending control. Troubleshoot and repair process equipment within the plant, document blending data and release railcars.
2) Maintain inventory of replacement parts for the Memphis plant, and other plants within our network.
3) Collaborate daily with the DEF Rail Movements Specialist to schedule rail car deliveries of DEF concentrate to plant(s).
Recommend improvements for DEF plant operations and assist in implementing any operational changes at direction of
manager. Travel to other DEF sites to conduct blending operations as needed
4) Receive DEF samples into the lab, via FEDEX each day and prep for lab analysis. Perform all shipping and receiving, supporting all plants with lab supplies. Manage inventory of DEF sampling supplies.
5) Using data provided by the Quality Manager, log onto blend computers and adjust for blend concentration without supervision.
6) Coordinate with other Blend Techs to train and troubleshoot data entry problems with the DEF Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 3 Years' Experience
Requires full proficiency in a range of technical processes
Applies understanding of how duties integrate with others
No supervisory responsibilities
Identifies and solves complex problems
Executes objectives with impact on a range of activities within own team
Communicates basic technical information typically within own team
Must meet near term targets
Company Overview
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members. Pilot Flying J services over a million guests every day.
History
Founded by James Haslam II, the first Pilot gas station was opened in Gate City, Virginia, in 1958. After more than four decades of rapid growth, expansion and partnership, Pilot and Marathon Oil Company entered an agreement to form Pilot Travel Centers in 2001.
Over the years, Pilot Travel Centers experienced significant growth and expanded internationally, opening its first travel center in Canada in 2006. In 2007, Pilot bought Marathon Petroleum’s shares and entered a new partnership with CVC Capital Partner in 2008. Two years later, Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Inc. entered an agreement, officially creating Pilot Flying J on July 1, 2010.
Culture
Pilot Flying J is a family-owned and operated business. While much has changed over the last fifty-plus years, Pilot Flying J stands by the same principles upon which it was founded decades ago: integrity, customer service and valuing team members.
