Pipeline Technician

mpc; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Pipeline Operator to maintain and operate all pipeline facilities, including valves, piping, and pigging activities. The role involves learning station operations, monitoring equipment, and supporting remote compressor stations as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass drug and background checks. Shifts are 12 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with operating procedures and regulations and maintains/repairs pipeline equipment as needed.
• Commissions start-up and shutdown of pipelines and performs leak surveys of the pipeline system.
• Installs pipeline markers and performs routine inspections on rights-of-ways.
• Locates pipelines and oversees excavations and line crossings.
• Records and maintains operating data, completes required reports, and creates work orders as needed.
• Must be successful in completing required Operator Qualified tests (OQ) for covered tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Hazardous Materials Regulations

Mechanical Aptitude

Operation Monitoring

Pipeline Operations

Public Safety & Security

Repairing

Safety

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:

Maintain and/or operate all pipeline facilities including valves, piping, pigging activities, shut-ins for maintenance/construction and operations, line locate activities, general system operation monitoring, right-of-way, and inspection of third-party activities, meter stations and regulator stations. This position will be required to learn all modes of station operations. This position at times will also be required to assist with monitoring and maintaining additional equipment associated with and not limited to remote compressor stations, valve sites, natural gas engines and compressors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with operating procedures and regulations and maintains/repairs pipeline equipment as needed
• Commissions start-up and shutdown of pipelines and performs leak surveys of the pipeline system
• Installs pipeline markers and performs routine inspections on rights-of-ways
• Locates pipelines and oversees excavations and line crossings
• Records and maintains operating data, completes required reports, and creates work orders as needed
• Must be successful in completing required Operator Qualified tests (OQ) for covered tasks

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

SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail: Develops ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Hazardous Material Regulations: Develops knowledge of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations governing the shipment of hazardous materials.
• 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.
• Operation Monitoring: Develops ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Pipeline Operations: Develops knowledge of pipeline system operating parameters and practical experience with equipment such as pumps, compressors, regulation, shutdown equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Smithfield, West Virginia

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00024402

Location Address: 11054 North Fork Rd

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 [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.