Refinery Operator Trainee

Marathon Petroleum CorporationCarson, CA
$41 - $61Onsite

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. 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 graduate or GED equivalent
  • Associate’s degree in Process Technology, Math, Science, technical/chemical, related discipline or 3 years in Refining operations or 5 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
  • Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

  • Military experience preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Medical
  • 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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