MPL Operations Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Pasco, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician position is based at Marathon’s Pasco, Washington facility and works in and around petroleum products facilities, performing Operations & Logistics and Terminal Rack duties. The role supports pipeline, terminal, and dock operations, including pipeline movements, product sampling, tank switches and cuts, loading-rack assistance, and maintenance of VCU equipment. The technician helps ensure compliance with Department of Transportation requirements and other environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

The position includes travel, call-outs, and overtime as needed. The successful candidate must live within 45 minutes of the Pasco reporting location and be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights. A TWIC is required, and the successful candidate must submit to a background check that includes a Motor Vehicle Report.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts and nights.
• Must obtain a TWIC.
• Must submit to a background check that includes a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the reporting location in Pasco, Washington.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Previous pipeline experience, especially with an electrical or mechanical emphasis, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor pipeline movements and conduct product sampling.
• Perform tank switches and cuts.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations, including DOT requirements.
• Assist carriers or drivers at the loading rack.
• Maintain VCU equipment.
• Perform dock operations.
• Carry out pipeline, terminal, and dock activities and measurements.
• Perform routine station checks.
• Respond to and resolve station alarms, and communicate findings to appropriate parties.
• Respond to right-of-way conflicts.
• Generate computerized work requests for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate and communicate maintenance activities.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform work safely and in an environmentally conscious manner in accordance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED