Refinery Operator Trainee

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Carson, CA
•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery is currently seeking applicants to fill full-time new Operations Trainee positions at our Wilmington and Carson, CA locations. Operators work closely with team members to monitor, regulate and operate complex process equipment to produce quality products in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner. Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete an extensive pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in continuous random drug and alcohol screenings. Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of physical science, chemistry and mathematics, including algebra; a passing score on pre-employment test including mechanical aptitude, reading and mathematics.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Associate’s degree in Process Technology, Mathematics, Science, a technical or chemical discipline, or a related field; OR Four-year STEM-related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics); OR Three years of refining operations experience; or Five years of experience in the petrochemical industry.
  • Solid understanding of physical science, chemistry and mathematics, including algebra
  • Passing score on pre-employment test including mechanical aptitude, reading and mathematics
  • A valid Driver's License is required
  • Climb and work safely at varying elevations
  • Lift 40 pounds or more and carry 10 to 20 pounds
  • Push or pull up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance
  • Work in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

  • Military experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, regulate and operate complex process equipment to produce quality products in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner.

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Medical insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k matching program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
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