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Maintenance Foreman - Instrument/Analyzer

Job Summary

The Marathon Carson California Refinery has an opening for a Instrument Foreman. This position will play a strong role in improving and maintaining the reliability of refinery electrical systems to ensure the refineries product quality and environmental compliance. This position assists in troubleshooting complex instrument issues; provides support to field Instrument Technicians; conducts investigations into Instrument failures and presents findings; coordinates shop repair of equipment, leads, mentors, trains and coaches instrument technicians; manages compliance of the companies instrument PM requirements; updates maintenance procedures, coordinates the execution of turnaround instrumentation scope; and champions safety in the Maintenance Organization.

The schedule for the position is Monday- Thursday with core hours 6 AM - 4:30 PM (PST), cover call-out foreman duty two weeks per year, handle after hours calls several times a month over the phone and support of TAR once a year.

Key Responsibilities

Manage work groups as required

Lead, mentor, train, and coach instrument technicians 

Identify, investigate, and resolve analyzer reliability issues

Review PM plans to ensure frequency, plan steps and hours are correct.

Implement new PM’s identified by MOC’s and projects

Complete Intelex assignments, incident investigations, action items /MOCs.

Assist and communicate job status to the Area Maintenance Coordinator’s.

Assist with compliance with the refinery’s mechanical integrity program

Provide on call support as required 

Submit craft availability hours for scheduling

Identify and coordinate repairs to be performed by off-site repair shops

Coordinate shop repair work

Review engineering packages as necessary

Assist in initial job walks to develop scope

Assist in TAR scope development 

Assist the Planner and Materials Coordinator to manage warehouse stock. Identify obsolete stock, identify necessary quantity changes, identify new or upgraded parts to be added to stock

Coordinate emergency work

Track Instrument/Analyzer PM completion 

Assist with work order backlog review and mitigation

Manage calibration and certification of test equipment

Manage certification of electrical PPE

Mange craft progression and training requirements 

Review and update maintenance procedures

Review procedures with craft

Provide technical support to field instrument technicians

Identify and coordinate onsite repairs by an outside service provider

Coordinate major maintenance and repairs 

Participate in Shop Audits

Perform FAST audits.

Assist the Area Maintenance Coordinator/Operations Maintenance Specialist in progressing the maintenance schedule for their area

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications​

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date) (Degree must be accredited in US.)

Must have at least 5 years of instrumentation maintenance experience as a craftsperson and/or maintenance foreman/supervisor in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

The schedule for the position is Monday- Thursday with core hours 6 AM - 4:30 PM (PST), cover call-out foreman duty two weeks per year, handle after hours calls several times a month over the phone and support of TAR once a year.

Preferred Qualifications

Maintenance experience in refinery and/or petrochemical facility is preferred.

Petro-chemical Analyzer experience is preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Proficient in SAP is preferred.

Relocation may be available. Marathon Petroleum Company LP - Relocation

This job will posted through Feb 6, 2025.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00014924

Pay Min/Max:

$101,800.00 - $152,600.00 Salary

Grade:

11

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.