Board Operator

Marathon Petroleum; Smithfield (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum in Smithfield, West Virginia, is seeking a Gas Plant Operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of process, storage, loading, and unloading systems. You will operate electronic, computerized, or manual control systems in a cryogenic or NGL fractionation facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a drug test and background check. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior Board Operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors instrument control panels and regulates process variables to maintain design parameters.
• Oversees equipment controlling temperature and flow of product.
• Inspects gauges, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance.
• Records data from equipment readings.
• Issues and monitors safe work permits upon qualification.
• Operates within Process Safety Management and environmental permit requirements.

Skills

Operation & Control

Operation Monitoring

Systems Analysis

Communication

Safety

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Computer & Digital Literacy

Quality Control Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process, storage, loading, and unloading systems of a mixed natural gas liquids fractionation or cryogenic facility by operating electronic, computerized, or manual control systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides constant monitoring of instrument control panel and adjusts controls to regulate process variables (e.g., pressures, flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels) as necessary to maintain purity and operating efficiency within design operating parameters
• Oversees, reads, and maintains equipment controlling temperature and flow of product
• Monitors gauges, inspects product, troubleshoots as needed, and handles routine maintenance
• Records data from equipment readings
• Upon qualification, issues and monitors safe work permits
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Gas Plant Operator job
• Operates within regulations of Process Safety Management (PSM) and environment permit requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must be able to pass drug test and background check
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Prior Board Operator experience preferred

SKILLS

• Operation & Control: Develops understanding of how process controls and automation are used to operate equipment in process plant.
• Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Systems Analysis: Develops ability to determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Communication: Develops ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally; writes as appropriate for audience needs and conveys information effectively and professionally to others.
• Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situation's ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
• Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.
• Attention to Detail: Develops ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Computer & Digital Literacy: Develops ability to access, manage, understand, integrate, communicate, evaluate, and create information safely and appropriately through digital devices and networked technologies.
• Quality Control Analysis: Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

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Location

Smithfield, West Virginia

Job Requisition ID

00024061

Location Address

11054 North Fork Rd

Education

High School (Required)

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] . 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.

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