Operator Trainee

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•El Paso, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso Refinery is seeking highly motivated Operator Trainees to join our team. These positions are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the refinery and work rotating 12-hour shifts. The refinery operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Refinery Operators at this facility perform a variety of duties. Although responsibilities vary on daily basis, the primary responsibility of an Operator is to oversee the day-to-day operations of operating units or tank farms within the refinery. The Operator position requires the ability to perform well in a team environment and working without close supervision to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements. Other primary responsibilities will include: Working inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery. Conducting periodic rounds performing the following duties: monitoring equipment and recording readings, making required adjustments, troubleshooting process and equipment problems including but not limited to: General equipment checks and detecting unusual operating conditions (such as noises, abnormal temperature or pressure, and leaks). Detecting and responding to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to firefighting, equipment isolation and evacuation. Wearing all personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) including self-contained breathing apparatus. Participating in emergency response activities. Learning refining process operations/tank farm product movements and qualifying on process/tank farm jobs. Learning and working multiple jobs up to and including the Console Operator position (control refinery process through computer system). Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete Basic Operator Training and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
A valid driver's license.
Adherence to a strict Drug and Alcohol policy.
Willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.
Good mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication skills, and sound decision-making ability.
Ability to learn complex refinery related material.
Basic math, reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to perform fire and emergency response activities.
Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

At least three years’ work experience in operations or maintenance at an industrial site
Vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field
Previous petroleum refinery or petrochemical plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of operating units or tank farms within the refinery.
Perform well in a team environment and working without close supervision to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements.
Work inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery.
Conduct periodic rounds performing the following duties: monitoring equipment and recording readings, making required adjustments, troubleshooting process and equipment problems including but not limited to: General equipment checks and detecting unusual operating conditions (such as noises, abnormal temperature or pressure, and leaks).
Detect and respond to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to firefighting, equipment isolation and evacuation.
Wear all personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Participate in emergency response activities.
Learn refining process operations/tank farm product movements and qualify on process/tank farm jobs.
Learn and work multiple jobs up to and including the Console Operator position (control refinery process through computer system).