Operations Specialist

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Operations Specialist

The Operations Specialists are accountable for implementing and managing programs to advance operations safety, compliance, reliability, efficiency, and profitability in alignment with MPLX NG & NGLs policies and programs. The Operations Specialists are aligned to the district they support and report to the Operations Leadership Team, as well as; a "dotted line" reporting responsibility to the Regional Operations Specialist Coordinator to ensure consistent methods, practices, and training quality across NG & NGLs.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, review and revise, train and manage operating procedures and properly maintain executed operating procedures to ensure compliance.
2. Mentor Operations' employees to contribute to the writing and overall management of procedures.
3. Administer regional Basic Operator Training (BOT) and Operation's qualification and re-qualification programs; manage and proctor training assessments for site/field personnel; and maintain proper Operation's qualification training records.
4. Assist with MPC continuous improvement initiatives such as training efforts and standard implementation/review.
5. Ensure timely rollout of training on new standards/programs and focus on the right level of learning and understanding of content as identified.
6. Serve as a champion of change within their District/Area of Operations.
7. Support the Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS) and Operational Discipline practices.
8. Maintain understanding of G&P Standards for assistance with interpretation or questions.
9. Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) or Process Safety Management voluntary related activities such as management of change, process hazard analysis, and compliance audits.
10. Review shift logs for effectiveness in accurate and timely communication of important operational issues, coach Operations on logging improvements and standardization, and manage the shift logging tool (Ops Core).
11. Assist in the development and maintenance of operator rounds, as needed.
12. Support the district and/or area leadership team by maintaining awareness of day to day activities, attending Operations meetings, and filling in for supervision during vacation, sick absences, and other related absences.
13. Assist the district and/or area leadership team in maximizing efficiency of the operation, advanced troubleshooting, job planning activities, and general alignment of process needed to complete work.
14. Assist in the development of District/Area tactics aligned with MPLX G&P Guiding Principles and goals by demonstrating ownership to communicate vision and strategies to ensure understanding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Travel Up to 25%
• Valid Driver's License required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Two (2) years of industry experience required.
• Two (2) years of relevant operational knowledge and/or direct experience in the area of support required.
• Experience with Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Cause & Effect Matrices preferred.

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, 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.

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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 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.