Operator Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Mandan, ND

4d•$39 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is accepting applications for an hourly Operator Technician position in its Mandan Refinery in Mandan, ND. This position offers immediate responsibility and a generous benefit package. The Mandan refinery operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Operators work 12-hour shifts on 4 days on, 4 days off work schedule. Overtime is required based upon business needs. This position is unionized with USW Local 10. The successful applicant will adhere to a strict drug and alcohol policy and be part of a nine-month probationary period. Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment written test, hands-on work demonstration, drug and alcohol screen, background check and physical assessment. Successful applicants will tentatively begin employment on January 18, 2027.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
At least 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license.
Basic math, reading, writing, computer, and verbal skills
Willingness to perform fire and emergency response activities.
Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime as required by business needs.
Ability to learn complex refinery related material.
Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job.
Adherence to a strict drug and alcohol policy
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous operator or petrochemical plant experience is a plus.
Relevant education, training and/or work experience is preferred, such as, two years vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field OR
Two years equivalent work experience in a process operational/maintenance craft area OR
Five years stable work experience in a light industrial or commercial industry.

Responsibilities

Live and demonstrate MPC’s core values.
Wear all protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities.
Learn refining process operations and qualify on process jobs.
Make periodic rounds per shift. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the units, equipment isolation, collecting stream samples and writing work permits.
Understand refining process operations, tank farm product movements, and qualify on tank farm jobs. Duties include but are not limited to, monitoring tank levels and transfers, tank gauging, equipment isolation, collecting tank samples, and writing work permits.
Detects and respond to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to firefighting, equipment isolation and evacuation.
Perform all duties in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company procedures, including the proper handling, containment, and disposal of waste materials generated during operations.
Ensure that waste streams are managed according to established protocols and that all documentation and reporting requirements are met to maintain regulatory compliance.
Maintain assigned working locations in a neat and orderly condition.
Complete other tasks within the scope of duties as requested.