Refinery Operator

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.

The Marathon Anacortes Refinery is seeking highly motivated Operators to join our team. Refinery Operators work together to monitor, regulate, troubleshoot and safely operate complex process equipment. Operators refine crude oil and other feedstocks into transportation fuels, such as conventional gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and other petroleum products. To ensure safe operations, new hires must successfully complete operator qualification training. Overtime is required for this position.

We are an industry leader in emphasizing safe and reliable operations as well as environmental responsibility. As an Operator, you are a part of a team that empowers people to achieve more, while contributing to progress in our communities and protecting the environment we all share.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operators are responsible for monitoring units under their control while keeping product specifications and yields at a maximum. With knowledge of the process units, they must be able to assist other unit operators in their training and day-to-day operations. Other primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing and monitoring the outside equipment and control functions involved in the Refinery processes.

• Gathering data from these functions and analyzing and interpreting it into appropriate action as operational adjustments or recommendations.

• Must be able to start up and shut down the units and safely operate during process upsets.

• Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the physical portion of the plant.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent, required.

• Must currently hold or can qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Note, information regarding TWIC qualification standards may be found at //twic

• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime, required.

• Willing to be on-call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

Must be willing to climb ladders and work at height. Work performed at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting 40 pounds plus, and working in confined spaces. Operators are expected to be able to wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. Operators must use hand tools, and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Safety

Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check.

Schedule

Refinery Operators currently work rotating shift work on a seven (7) on seven (7) off schedule and must be available for overtime.

Pay and Benefits:

Pay range for position (reflects current pay rates, subject to increase):

• Starting Rate/Initial Training: $36.21/ hour.

• Once Unit Qualified: $43.30/ hour.

• Operators can make up to $57.44/ hour depending on qualifications and time in position.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401k plan with Company match of 7% on 6% employee contribution.

• Cash balance pension plan of 7%, 9%, 11% depending on age and years of service.

• Paid vacation, sick benefits, and holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits.

• Long & Short-Term Disability benefits.

More benefit information can be found on

Posting closes Thursday September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. No phone calls or agencies, please.

About MPC's Anacortes Refinery: The Anacortes refinery is located about 70 miles north of Seattle on Puget Sound and has a total crude oil capacity of 119,000 barrels per calendar day (bpcd). The refinery processes Canadian crude, domestic crude from North Dakota and Alaska North Slope and international crudes to manufacture gasoline, distillates, heavy fuel oil and propane. The refinery distributes products through pipeline connected terminals and MPC’s marine terminal via ships and barges.

Marathon Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Location:

Anacortes, Washington

Job Requisition ID:

00024151

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

10200 West March Point Rd

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 View email address on aiapply.co. 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.