Rotating Equipment Mechanic

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Kenai, AK

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) is seeking applications for a skilled Rotating Equipment Mechanic to join its Kenai, Alaska Refinery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial machinery, including but not limited to centrifugal process pumps, reciprocating and centrifugal high-energy compressors, steam turbines, blowers, and fin fans. This role involves ensuring optimal performance and reliability through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs in an industrial refinery setting. Expertise in mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and alignment procedures is essential for this position.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
5 years of refinery or related maintenance of industrial rotating equipment experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card
Must be willing to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces.
Must be willing and able to work overtime for various plant emergencies and as needed to ensure continuous safe and environmentally compliant plant production.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be capable of communicating within all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Trade School graduate, or A.S. degree - Preferred.
Experience with the use of Machine Shop equipment including Milling Machine and Lathe. - Preferred.
Experience in the use of computerized maintenance software system and understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) manuals.
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Access, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Install, trouble-shoot, repair, maintain and analyze refinery rotating equipment including vertical and overhung pumps, reciprocating compressors, blowers, steam turbines, bearings, and fin-fans.
Cutting, threading, and installing piping/tubing and assisting with preventative maintenance assignments and other duties as assigned.
Read and accurately interpret technical documents, drawings, manuals and procedures.
Utilize computerized maintenance management systems to document work.
Maintain files, records and logs of work performed on equipment.
Perform rotating equipment alignments and balancing using precision tools and equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical and control problems on refinery equipment to minimize downtime, maximize reliability and assure compliance.
Work as a team member with mechanics and other crafts at the refinery as needed.
Communicate corrective actions and recommendations concerning emissions, controls and maintenance issues to department and environmental staff as required.
Be an active part of a culture that promotes ethical practices and legal compliance, encourages customer service, individual integrity, safety, teamwork, and employee innovation and accountability.
Perform any special tasks that may be assigned which will contribute to the achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives.
Provide project coordination, as required, when projects requiring a small crew are in progress at refinery.
Capable of working with minimal supervision.