Refinery Operations Trainee

Marathon Petroleum CorporationDetroit, MI
Onsite

About The Position

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 Company LP, a major petroleum refiner and marketer, has an immediate opening for a Refinery Operator Trainee in its Detroit, Michigan refinery.

Requirements

  • High School graduate or GED equivalent is required.
  • Excellent math, computer, communication, and analytical skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime, required.

Nice To Haves

  • Some college or technical coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring units under their control while keeping product specs and yields at a maximum.
  • Startup and shutdown the units and safely operate during process upsets.
  • Assist other unit operators in their training and day-to-day operations.
  • Managing and monitoring the outside equipment and control functions involved in the Refinery processes.
  • Gathering data from these functions and analyzing and interpreting it into appropriate action as operational adjustments or recommendations.
  • Providing assistance with unit startups, shutdowns and emergency response.
  • Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the physical portion of the plant.

Benefits

  • company matched 401k
  • pension
  • medical benefits
  • health, vision, and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
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