Refinery Relief Operator

Marathon Petroleum CorporationSalt Lake City, UT
$40 - $53Onsite

About The Position

The Marathon Petroleum Salt Lake City Refinery is seeking highly motivated Operators to join our team. Refinery Operators work together to monitor, regulate, troubleshoot, and safely operate complex process equipment. Operators refine crude oil and other feedstocks into transportation fuels, such as conventional gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and other petroleum products. This position does not include relocation.

Requirements

  • High School graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.
  • Willing and able to climb ladders and work at heights.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time, indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's degree in Process Tech, Technical/Chemical, Power Plant Technology or related field.
  • 2+ years' experience as a process operator in the petrochemical or related industry.
  • Good mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication skills, and ability to make sound decisions.
  • Ability to perform well in a team environment working with little supervision to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements.
  • Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

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, power failures and mechanical failure.
  • Aid other unit operators in their training and day-to-day operation.
  • 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 proper action as operational adjustments or recommendations.
  • Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the physical portion of the plant.
  • Wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Participate in emergency response activities.
  • Successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol/medical screenings, and a background check.
  • Successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug & alcohol screenings.

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus plan that applies to all annual eligible earnings with a target of 6% - 12% of your annual income.
  • 401k plan with Company match of 7% on 6% employee contribution.
  • Cash balance pension plan of 7%, 9%, 11% depending on age and years of service.
  • 3 weeks of vacation, 7 sick days and 10 paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Health/Dental/Vision benefits
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