Refining Operator Trainee

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Robinson, IL

2d•Onsite

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. OVERVIEW The Marathon Petroleum Robinson Refinery is seeking highly motivated Refining Operator Trainees to join our team. 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. If selected, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to support onsite operations and after‑hours response, as required. Relocation is not approved for candidates external to Marathon.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license required.
Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.
Onsite participation in interview process and related assessments required.
Must participate in and successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol/medical screening.
Must successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug & alcohol screenings.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Process Technology, Technical/Chemical, Power Plant Technology or related field preferred.
2+ years’ experience as a process operator in the petrochemical or related industry preferred.
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.
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.
Expected to be able to wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities.
New hires must successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug & alcohol screenings.

Benefits

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
Paid vacation (3 weeks), sick benefit (7 days) and holidays (up to 10 paid holidays)
Health/Dental/Vision benefits
Long & Short-Term Disability benefits
Annual Cash Bonus plan with a target of 7 - 14% of annual eligible earnings
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement