Field Operator

drive for MPC; North Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Field Operator in Killdeer, North Dakota to monitor and maintain crude gathering systems, pipelines and related facilities. The role involves operating equipment, sampling fluids, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across shift work.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass drug/background checks. OQ-like responsibilities may apply; wage and benefits reflect industry norms in the Bakken region.

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.
• OQ‑covered responsibilities similar to Pigging Technicians, Pipeline Operators, and Corrosion Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Operates production equipment, including filter vessels, environmental controls, pumps, crude gathering systems, and central tank batteries.
• Gauges tanks and checks pump action to maintain pipeline pressure within guidelines.
• Collects fluid/crude samples and conducts production and fluid tests.
• Provides maintenance and repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Practice safety awareness and follow health, safety and environmental protocols.

Skills

CMMS

Equipment maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Crude composition

Operation & control

Operation monitoring

Public safety & security

Safety awareness

Systems analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

## Field OperatorApply: Killdeer, North Dakota: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (11 days left to apply): 00024667# **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:** This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all equipment associated with and not limited to remote crude oil stations, valve sites and pipelines. This position is responsible for the daily operational duties associated with and not limited to the process of gathering, and transportation of crude liquids. Some of these duties will include equipment preventative maintenance, station loss control, testing and monitoring crude quality, operating and repairing crude equipment from station inlet through station discharge. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Operates production equipment, including, filter vessels, environmental controls, pumps, crude gathering systems, and central tank batteries.* Gauges tanks and checks pump action to maintain pipeline pressure within guidelines.* Collects fluid/ crude samples and conducts production and fluid tests.* Provides maintenance and repairs to facilities and equipment.* Practice awareness concerning issues of health, safety and the environment.* Can include OQ-covered responsibilities similar to Pigging Technicians, Pipeline Operators, and Corrosion Technicians. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** * 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**SKILLS:** * Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Develops experience with software package with multiple maintenance functionalities such as equipment data management, preventative maintenance, work order system, scheduling planning, inventory control, asset tracking.* Equipment Maintenance: Develops knowledge of and ability to perform asset-specific preventative and predictive maintenance to assure equipment operation at acceptable performance levels.* 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.* Crude Composition: Develops knowledge of crude components, their chemical composition and effects of temperature and pressure.* 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.* Public Safety & Security: Develops knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.* Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations 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. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.* Systems Analysis: Develops ability to determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Killdeer, North DakotaAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00024667Location Address:505 109th Ave SWEducation:High School (Required)Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon 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 [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. 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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe 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.