Operator Trainee

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’s El Paso Refinery is seeking highly motivated Operator Trainees to join our team. These positions are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the refinery and work rotating 12-hour shifts.

The refinery operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Refinery Operators at this facility perform a variety of duties. Although responsibilities vary on daily basis, the primary responsibility of an Operator is to oversee the day-to-day operations of operating units or tank farms within the refinery. The Operator position requires the ability to perform well in a team environment and working without close supervision to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements.

Other primary responsibilities will include:

• Working inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery.
• Conducting periodic rounds performing the following duties: monitoring equipment and recording readings, making required adjustments, troubleshooting 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).
• Detecting and responding to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to firefighting, equipment isolation and evacuation.
• Wearing all personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) including self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Participating in emergency response activities.
• Learning refining process operations/tank farm product movements and qualifying on process/tank farm jobs.
• Learning and working multiple jobs up to and including the Console Operator position (control refinery process through computer system).

Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete Basic Operator Training and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver's license.
• Adherence to a strict Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.
• Good mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication skills, and sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to learn complex refinery related material.
• Basic math, reading, writing, and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to perform fire and emergency response activities.
• Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job.

• At least three years’ work experience in operations or maintenance at an industrial site.
• Vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field.
• Previous petroleum refinery or petrochemical plant experience is a plus.

Work performed at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt, and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying 10-20 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance, and working in confined spaces.

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• Starting rate is $34.58 per hour with the potential of earning up to $56.66
• Medical benefit options
• Dental benefit options
• Vision benefit options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Match on 401(k)…