Utility Operator

Marathon Petroleum CorporationCatlettsburg, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Catlettsburg Refining, LLC is hiring for hourly Utility Operators at its Catlettsburg, Kentucky refinery. These positions are responsible for the day to day operations of the refinery and work rotating swing shifts. The refinery operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This position belongs to a progression of job titles and pay rates. Starting pay rate is $25.50 with a first qualified rate between $47.89 - $52.08 and a current fully qualified rate between $52.45 - $57.44.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Basic math, reading, writing, and verbal skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to learn complex refinery related material
  • Willingness to perform fire and emergency response activities
  • Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime as required by business needs
  • Adherence to a strict Drug and Alcohol policy
  • Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

  • Completion of a two-year vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field OR two years equivalent work experience in process operation/maintenance crafts area OR completion of a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university OR five years stable work experience in a light industrial or commercial industry

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the various operating units within the refinery.
  • Work inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery.
  • Make periodic rounds per shift, including monitoring equipment and recording readings and making required adjustments.
  • Troubleshoot process and equipment problems including but not limited to: general equipment checks and detecting unusual operating conditions (such as noises, abnormal temperature or pressure, and leaks).
  • Detect and respond to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to: firefighting, equipment isolation, and evacuation.
  • Wear all personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) including self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Participate in emergency response activities.
  • Learn refining process operations/tank farm product movements/loading operations and qualify on process/tank farm/loading jobs.
  • Learn and work multiple jobs up to and including a console operator position (control refinery process through computer system).

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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