Refinery Operator Trainee id-11610

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marathon Petroleum Robinson Refinery is seeking highly motivated Refining Operator Trainees 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operators are responsible for monitoring units under their control while keeping product specs and yields at a maximum. Must be able to startup and shutdown the units and safely operate during process upsets, power failures and mechanical failure. 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:

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  • 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.

MINIMUM (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
  • At least 18 years of age. 
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.
  • 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 over 75 feet, lifting 40 pounds plus, carrying 10-20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance and working in confined spaces, wearing proper safety equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus as necessary, use hand tools, and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

SCHEDULE:

Employees work a rotating Day/Night 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont), from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., includes weekends, holidays and overtime (required).

PAY AND BENEFITS:

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

  • Starting Rate/Initial Training: $21.94 (approx. 4 weeks)
  • Outside/Unit-Based Training: $25.77 (approx. 7-10 weeks)
  • Once Unit Qualified: $36.93
  • Top Progression: $52.03

Position eligible for Annual Cash Bonus plan with a target of 7 - 14% of annual eligible earnings.

Benefits include:

  • 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 (3 weeks), sick benefit (7 days) and holidays (up to 10 paid holidays).
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health/Dental/Vision benefits
  • Long & Short-Term Disability benefits

More benefit information can be found on www.mympcbenefits.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.

After application, there should be an invite that will be sent via e-mail to complete an assessment from HireScore (no-reply@hirescore.com).

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