Utility Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Catlettsburg, KY

1d•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 a 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, monitoring equipment and recording readings and making required adjustments.
Troubleshoot process and equipment problems including 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 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).