Operator - Marathon - Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City UT

Description

Title: Operator Company: Marathon Petroleum Company LP Location: Salt Lake City, Utah The Marathon Petroleum Salt Lake City Refinery is seeking highly motivated Operators to join our team. 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. Operators are responsible for monitoring units under their control while keeping product specs and yields at a maximum. Must be able to startup and shut down the units and safely operate during process upsets, power failures, and mechanical failures. With knowledge of the process units, 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. *Providing assistance with unit startups, shutdowns, and emergency response. *Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the physical portion of the plant. *Operators are expected to be able to wear all protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities.  Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol/medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug & alcohol screenings. Schedule The Refinery operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Refinery Operators work on a DuPont Day/Night, 12-hour rotating shift schedule, with some overtime required. Required Qualifications *High School graduate or GED equivalent required. *Valid driver’s license required. *Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime. *Willing and able to climb ladders and work at heights. *Must participate in pre-employment assessment, background check, and drug/alcohol/medical screening.  *Must successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in random drug & alcohol screenings. *Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time, indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications *Associate’s degree in Process Tech, Technical/Chemical, Power Plant Technology or related field preferred. *2+ years experience as a process operator in the petrochemical or related industry preferred. *Good mechanical aptitude, oral and written communication skills, and ability to make sound decisions. *Ability to perform well in a team environment working with little supervision to prioritize daily work schedules depending on operational requirements. *Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Physical Requirements Work performed at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt, and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting 40 pounds plus, carrying 10-20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance, and working in confined spaces. Pay and Benefits This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a company-matched 401k, pension, and medical benefits. The starting rate is $34.40 per hour, with regularly scheduled increases. Benefits information can be found on www.mympcbenefits.com  APPLY ONLINE* AT marathon.hirescore.com *No phone calls or walk-ins, please. All candidates must apply online and Human Resources cannot accept paper resumes. No paper applications will be distributed or accepted; all candidates must apply online. About Marathon's Salt Lake City Refinery:  Salt Lake City Refinery began operations in 1908 and is now the largest in Utah with a total crude-oil capacity of 66,000 barrels per day (bpd). The refinery processes crude oil from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Canada to manufacture gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heavy fuel oils, and liquefied petroleum gas. These products are distributed through a system of terminals and pipelines, primarily to markets in Utah, Idaho, and eastern Washington, with some products delivered to Nevada and Wyoming. The refinery also supplies jet fuel to the Salt Lake City International Airport.  MPC operates the nation’s largest refining system, with approximately 2.9 million barrels per day of crude oil capacity across 13 refineries. Our refineries are integrated with each other via pipelines, terminals, and barges to maximize operating efficiency. Learn more at www.marathonpetroleum.com.  Marathon Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.