Refinery Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Texas City, TX

2d • $38 - $50 • 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. POSITION SUMMARY Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is accepting applications for Operator positions at its Galveston Bay Refining Division in Texas City, Texas. Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity employer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor, an Operator will perform all the duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of process units, storage facilities, and/or marine docks. Other duties will include: Attending and operating equipment such as towers, pumps, piping including pipelines, pressure vessels, control instruments, separators, furnaces, and storage facilities including tanks, etc.; performing all work in a safe and efficient manner. Maintaining necessary records and completing appropriate paperwork. Preparing equipment for cleaning, for mechanical repairs and alterations and for returning to service. Operators are expected to be able to wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities. Operators are expected to learn refining process operations and qualify on process unit operations, hydrocarbon storage facilities operations, or marine dock loading & unloading jobs. The refinery operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Operators will follow the Dupont 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

• Applicants be at least 18 years of age and be authorized to work in the United States
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• At least three (3) years of experience in Process Operations in a petrochemical environment OR a two-year associate’s degree in Process Technology OR at least five (5) years industrial experience working in Petrochemical/Refining environment which may include petrochemical /refining products and/or marine dock loading operations.
• This job requires climbing ladders and stairs, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, entering vessels, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, pulling, pushing, working in hard to reach and high places, standing for long periods of time, being exposed to all types of weather conditions, and working around machinery and pinch points.
• Must successfully complete a physical and respirator fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor, an Operator will perform all the duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of process units, storage facilities, and/or marine docks.
• Attending and operating equipment such as towers, pumps, piping including pipelines, pressure vessels, control instruments, separators, furnaces, and storage facilities including tanks, etc.
• Performing all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintaining necessary records and completing appropriate paperwork.
• Preparing equipment for cleaning, for mechanical repairs and alterations and for returning to service.
• Operators are expected to be able to wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities.
• Operators are expected to learn refining process operations and qualify on process unit operations, hydrocarbon storage facilities operations, or marine dock loading & unloading jobs.
• The refinery operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Operators will follow the Dupont 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Benefits

• competitive wage
• comprehensive benefits package including a company matched 401k, pension, and medical benefits
• access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k matching program
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED