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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marathon Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility is seeking highly motivated Operators to join our team. Operators work together to monitor, regulate, troubleshoot and safely operate complex process equipment.  Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment process which includes drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check.  To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug and alcohol screenings. Successful candidates will be assigned to either the Renewable Fuels or Terminal Complex following successful completion of Basic Operator Training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operators are responsible for running process units safely, in compliance, reliably and efficiently during each shift.  All operations are carefully controlled to meet and maintain operating targets established in a daily operating plan.  Continuous regulatory compliance is maintained by properly monitoring and controlling critical operations. Other primary responsibilities include: 

Completes unit equipment inspection rounds several times each shift to ensure it is operating safely reliably, and efficiently.  Completes specific equipment checks as required and take scheduled samples.  Also investigates and corrects unusual conditions such as noise, odors, leaks, hot or vibrating equipment, etc. 

Identifies maintenance work and submits electronic work requests. Helps prioritize maintenance. Routinely performs minor maintenance as scheduled or needed and maintains good housekeeping. 

Plans, prepares, and facilitates the safe turnover of equipment for maintenance. Prepares work packages and work permits ahead of scheduled maintenance.  Completes job walks with mechanical crews to ensure task alignment and safety.  Additionally, reviews all completed maintenance jobs to ensure the work is complete and the job site clean, prior to signing off work orders. 

Adjusts unit operations as required to meet operating targets and stable/efficient operations.  Directly coordinates operations with upstream and downstream units, while keeping shift supervision updated on all significant variances from operating plans or targets.  Changes, upsets, problems (actual or potential) are also communicated to all potentially affected units and shift supervision. 

Routinely troubleshoots and handles upsets or off-target variances.  Requests additional assistance from shift supervision when unable to handle the upset within the crew’s capability. 

Routinely trains on the off shifts for compliance, qualification, emergency, and enhancement training.  Helps develop and maintain operating procedures. 

Maintains thorough, concise and complete unit logs of all significant operation changes, priority status, and problems. This information is thoroughly reviewed with relieving operator at shift change to ensure the new shift fully understands the status of the units. 

Responds immediately to all unit emergencies.  Ensures safety of all personnel in the area, isolates and mitigates high-risk areas and immediately activates unit emergency equipment. 

  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or GED equivalent, required.

Valid driver's license is required.

Previous experience as an operator or maintenance mechanic in a refinery, chemical process plant or power plant preferred but not required.

  

SKILLS:

Must be medically cleared and physically able to work in all areas of the refinery and perform all job requirements outlined utilizing required safety gear. 

Required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for ongoing unescorted access into TWIC areas of the Facility.

Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and high elevations. 

Must be able to perform work in a team environment, demonstrating honesty and integrity. 

Must be organized and possess ability to keep accurate legible documentation. 

Requires safe work practices to ensure safety is a fundamental part of every task.  Follow all safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping practices. 

Requires ability to respond to refinery needs outside of normally scheduled work hours and take ownership of all work performed. 

Incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts, days, evenings and/or nights.  Will also be required to work overtime. 

Requires demonstrated mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.

Must possess good oral, and written communication, and ability to make sound decisions. 

Must be able to work in adverse conditions, (high heat, high noise, confined space, lifting 40 plus pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, working in high places, etc.). 

Must participate on refinery Emergency Response Team, which includes training on proper response to injuries, releases, fires, and other emergencies. 

PAY/BENEFTIS:

This role has a starting base of $49.05. Annual increases are scheduled. To view benefit information for Marathon Petroleum Corporation please visit mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Martinez, California

Job Requisition ID:

00014594

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

150 Solano Way

Additional locations:

Education:

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.