Operations Technician

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.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a major petroleum refiner and marketer, is accepting resumes for an Operations Technician at our Kenai Refinery. This position works with and around petroleum products and is responsible for all operating aspects of the refinery. This position is critical in playing a prominent role in enhancing life's possibilities by blending, distributing, and delivering quality products in a safe, reliable, and competitive manner.

This position will be assigned to a home location but may be expected to cover work at other locations in the area as required to meet business needs. The position is a week on week off schedule but may require either a 4- or 5-day workweek or shift work on an as-needed basis. Call-outs and overtime may be required, which would include after business hours and on weekends and holidays. This position will be provided with continuous training to develop job-related skills. A successful person in this position will be collaborative, reliable, motivated, and prioritize safety.

Responsibilities

Operating, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of refinery equipment and associated facility infrastructure. Sampling and laboratory testing of petroleum products. Equipment monitoring rounds. Gauging storage tanks. Supporting the shipment and receipt of petroleum products via pipeline and/or barge/ship. Ladder and stair climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and often working outdoors. Preparing terminal reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required

• A valid driver's license is required

• Obtaining a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is required

• Ability to learn basic computer skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and ability to document and maintain accurate records

• Ability to learn mechanical and electrical systems

• Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Preferences

• Associate degree or vocational technical training

• Previous process operations, maintenance crafts, and/or petroleum industry experience

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Kenai, Alaska

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Job Requisition ID: 00018568

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

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