Operations Technician

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Overview :

The Operations Technician Trainee position is located at Marathon Pipe Line’s Wood River, IL facility. This position works in and around refined petroleum products and crude oil facilities executing Operations & Logistics, Damage Prevention, Right of Way Relations activities duties. The successful candidate will perform such duties as : tasks associated with pipeline movements and measurements, terminal / station operations, marine operations, perform routine facility checks, climbing storage tanks, facilitating, and monitoring pipeline movements and conducting refined product, feedstocks, and crude oil sampling, tank switches and product cuts; assure accordance with all regulations in support of DOT, Environmental, Safety and Regulatory compliance. Travel, call-outs, 12hr rotating shift work and overtime will be required as part of this position.

The successful candidate is required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location at MPL Wood River station which is in Wood River, IL.

Responsibilities :

The Operations Technician will perform tasks associated with pipeline, terminal activities, measurements, perform routine stations checks, respond to and resolve station alarms and communicate findings to appropriate parties, respond to right of way conflicts, generate computerized work requests for maintenance tasks, coordinate and communicate maintenance activities, complete all required training, and perform work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in accordance with all Environmental, Safety and Regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Proficiency in basic computer skills is expected. Previous pipeline experience with emphasis on electrical / mechanical is highly preferred.

Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift and nights.

Successful candidate will be required to get a TWIC.

Successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check that includes a Motor Vehicle Report.

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Location : Wood River, Illinois

Job Requisition ID : 00019031

Pay Min / Max :

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade : HRLY1

Location Address : 700 S 6th St

Additional locations :

Education :

High School (Required)

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . 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.

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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.