Gas Plant Operator

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Smithfield (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading energy company, where you will be responsible for the outside operations of a natural gas liquids facility. This role involves monitoring and operating essential equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Join a collaborative team that values new ideas and diverse perspectives, and contribute to a company dedicated to personal and professional growth. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in the energy sector, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required along with a valid Driver License.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating gas treating and fractionation equipment.
• Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks in the work area.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Public Safety & Security

Repairing

Safety

Safety Awareness

Systems Analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

time left to apply End Date: February 4, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id 00015075

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 the outside operations of the continuous operation of the process, storage, loading, and unloading systems of a mixed natural gas liquids fractionation or cryogenic facility. These duties include performing site checks, adjusting equipment per the direction of the control room and assisting the maintenance and other support groups for optimal efficiency of the plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for gas treating, absorption, distillation, fractionation, product treating, product gas dehydration, cryogenic and other process equipment.
2. Operates gas compressors, auxiliary engines, motors, and pumps.
3. Prepares engine room logs.
4. Performs servicing, lubrication, and minor maintenance of assigned equipment, including alarms and Process Safety Management (PSM) testing.
5. Handles routine maintenance, safety, and security in work area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED required
2. Must hold a valid Driver License with excellent driving record
3. Must be able to pass drug test and background check
4. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

SKILLS:

1. 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.
2. Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
3. Quality Control Analysis: Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
4. 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.
5. Repairing: Develops knowledge of and ability to repair machines, devices and equipment based on electrical and/or mechanical principles in order to diagnose malfunctions. Conducts tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance. Watches gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure machine/device/equipment is working properly. Able to read, interpret and engineering drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
6. Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations the ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
7. 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.
8. Systems Analysis: Develops ability to determine 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: Smithfield, West Virginia

Job Requisition ID: 00015075

Location Address: 11054 North Fork Rd

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.

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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 / Disability

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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC