Refinery Operator Trainee: Start Your Process Career

drive for MPC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Refinery Operator Trainee for the Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington and Carson, CA. You will monitor and operate complex process equipment to produce quality products safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED plus an associate or STEM degree, or several years of refining/petrochemical experience; military experience is preferred. The role involves safety training and background checks, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Plus one of: Associate’s degree in Process Technology or STEM degree, or three/five years refining/petrochemical experience.
• Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor complex process equipment in a safe, environmentally sound manner.
• Regulate systems to ensure quality products and efficient operations.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (day and night) with overtime availability.
• Comply with pre-employment checks and ongoing safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and training programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Chemistry

Algebra

Education

Associate’s degree in Process Technology

Four-year STEM-related degree

Three years refining operations experience

Five years petrochemical industry experience

Military experience preferred

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Refinery Operator Trainee for the Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington and Carson, CA. You will monitor and operate complex process equipment to produce quality products safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED plus an associate or STEM degree, or several years of refining/petrochemical experience; military experience is preferred. The role involves safety training and background checks, with overtime opportunities.