Marathon Petroleum Corporation-posted 10 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
San Antonio, TX

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 Pipe Line LLC (MPL) safely transports and stores crude oil, refined products, and natural gas throughout the United States. From a centralized Operations Center, our Pipeline Controllers work on a diverse and highly trained shift team comprised of other Controllers and support Specialists to operate MPL’s pipeline systems. There are four shifts that collectively cover 24/7 operations. New Controllers receive comprehensive training prior to remotely monitoring and controlling a select set of pipeline systems during their shift. The combination of on-the-job and classroom training guides Controllers through real world situations while teaching necessary skills to safely operate per established procedures using a computer-based user interface. Pipeline Controllers are provided the opportunity to amass a wealth of industry knowledge, build relationships, and grow as employees. This background will lead to numerous opportunities for further advancement within the company, including scheduling, commercial, finance, field operations, HES&S, compliance and logistics. Due to the comprehensive training and qualification process, a 5 year commitment to the Operations Center is required. Lastly, due to the fatigue standards that MPL follows, we require each Controller to live within 60 minutes of the Operations Center location that they are assigned. Employees must comply with the 60 minute commute time limit within 12 months of hire date. This is a full-time position that works a day and night shift rotating schedule to staff a 24/7 operation.

  • Effectively navigates computer-based user interface or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) operating system to monitor and control pipeline systems.
  • Follows procedures to safely operate and monitor pipeline systems during normal pipeline operations including start-up, shutdown, flow adjustments and product changes.
  • Effectively communicates with field operations and 3rd party control rooms when affected by operational changes or while investigating alarms.
  • Maintains pipeline systems within a set schedule to ensure on time delivery of customer product.
  • Recognizes and responds to abnormal operating conditions.
  • Utilizes training and procedures to analyze applicable data and direct personnel in response.
  • Pursues increased knowledge and understanding of operated systems and general Operation Center processes and procedures.
  • Uses knowledge to suggest improvements and assist peers.
  • High School Diploma or GED with at least one of the following: 2+ years Operations or Scheduling-related experience in the Oil and Gas industry OR 4+ years Active Duty Military experience.
  • Basic PC skills are required.
  • Must be able to distinguish colors and pass a color vision test upon hire.
  • Associate's Degree in Process Technology (must be completed by the time of hire) OR Bachelor's Degree (must be completed by the time of hire).
  • Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401k matching program.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
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