Electrician

Marathon Petroleum; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with Company match

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum's Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, IL is seeking qualified electricians to maintain refinery electrical systems and support safe, compliant operations on a 10-hour day, Monday through Thursday.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either an associate degree or two years of electrical experience; pre-employment screenings and a CDL within one year are required. Starting pay is $39.13 per hour, rising to $54.70 per hour, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree/certification in related field OR Minimum of two years of electrical experience.
• Must pass pre-employment assessments including drug/alcohol/medical screenings and background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/repair/install/commission electrical systems.
• Review drawings/specs/manuals/instruction sheets.
• Follow Electrical Safe Work Practices and PPE requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Install conduit/wiring/cable tray/motors/transformers.
• Troubleshoot motor control circuits using test instruments.
• Maintain records and complete time confirmations/work orders.
• Communicate effectively with team, supervisors, customers, vendors.
• Acquire CDL within 1 year.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or two years electrical experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Marathon Petroleum's Illinois Refining Division is seeking qualified applicants to fill full-time Electrician positions at our Robinson, Illinois Refinery. Electricians will support refinery operations through properly maintaining refinery electrical systems. This allows for safe, compliant, and reliable refinery operations to support the refinery's strategic business goals. This position will be on a Monday - Thursday 10-hour a day schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses various tools and equipment to effectively troubleshoot/repair/install/commission electrical systems.
• Reviews drawings/specifications/manuals/instruction sheets/etc.
• Reviews and follows all applicable procedures (i.e., Electrical Safe Work Practices Program).
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations including always following proper personal protective equipment requirements.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment as required by Marathon or industry standards.
• Installs conduit/wiring/cable tray/motors/transformers/etc.
• Troubleshoots motor control circuits using test instruments such as voltmeters/ammeters/meggers/etc.
• Troubleshoots electric actuators using laptop computers/software/test instruments.
• Performs work on low voltage ( Maintains accurate records of work performed, including completing daily time confirmations, work orders closure comments, material requests, etc.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, vendors, etc. both verbally and in writing.
• Acquires (within 1 year of employment) a CDL

MINIMUM (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a pre-employment written test and hands‑on craft test.
• Associate's degree/certification in related field OR Minimum of two years of electrical experience.
• Successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol/medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also participate in random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all essential job tasks in the field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a motor vehicle records check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full‑time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a refinery, petrochemical, or other industrial setting.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office
• Experience working on large synchronous motors
• Experience trouble shooting electric motor control circuits
• Experience working on high voltage systems

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements including but not limited to Process Safety Management (PSM), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Petroleum Institute (API), National Electrical Code (NEC), Environmental Standards and other applicable regulations.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities on individual devices and systems.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics/electrical diagrams

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 self‑contained breathing apparatus as necessary, use hand tools, and work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

SCHEDULE

Employees work a 10-hour a day Monday-Thursday schedule, with overtime and some weekend work as needed.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Starting Pay rate minimum: $39.13, with rates progressing to a top pay of $54.70. Starting rates will be determined based on review of experience and qualifications.

• 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

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