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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Travel Expected: None

Pay and Benefits

Starting rate is $34.58 per hour with the potential of earning up to $56.66 and highly competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision benefit options, Paid Parental Leave, Company Match on 401(k) Contributions, Cash Balance Pension Plan and much more!

No phone calls or walk-ins. Must apply online.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

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

Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00024220

Location Address:

6550 Trowbridge Dr

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 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.