Operator Technician at Marathon Petroleum

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.

Overview:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is accepting applications for an hourly Operator Technician position in its Mandan Refinery in Mandan, ND. This position offers immediate responsibility and a generous benefit package. The Mandan refinery operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Operators work 12-hour shifts on 4 days on, 4 days off work schedule. Overtime is required based upon business needs. This position is unionized with USW Local 10. The successful applicant will adhere to a strict drug and alcohol policy and be part of a nine-month probationary period. Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment written test, hands-on work demonstration, drug and alcohol screen, background check and physical assessment. Successful applicants will tentatively begin employment on August 17, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Live and demonstrate MPC’s core values.

• Wear all protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus along with the ability to participate in emergency response activities.

• Learn refining process operations and qualify on process jobs.

• Make periodic rounds per shift.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the units, equipment isolation, collecting stream samples and writing work permits.

• Understand refining process operations, tank farm product movements, and qualify on tank farm jobs. Duties include but are not limited to, monitoring tank levels and transfers, tank gauging, equipment isolation, collecting tank samples, and writing work permits.

• Detects and respond to process upsets and emergency situations with response activities including but not limited to firefighting, equipment isolation and evacuation.

• Perform all duties in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and company procedures, including the proper handling, containment, and disposal of waste materials generated during operations.

• Ensure that waste streams are managed according to established protocols and that all documentation and reporting requirements are met to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Maintain assigned working locations in a neat and orderly condition.

• Complete other tasks within the scope of duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must possess, at a minimum, the following criteria:

• High school graduate or equivalent required

• At least 18 years of age

• Valid driver’s license.

• Basic math, reading, writing, computer, and verbal skills

• Willingness to perform fire and emergency response activities.

• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule and overtime as required by business needs.

• Additionally, candidates must have the ability to learn complex refinery related material.

• Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Adherence to a strict drug and alcohol policy

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.

Desired qualifications:

• Previous operator or petrochemical plant experience is a plus.

• Relevant education, training and/or work experience is preferred, such as, two years vocational technical training curriculum in petrochemical/manufacturing or related field OR

• Two years equivalent work experience in a process operational/maintenance craft area OR

• Five years stable work experience in a light industrial or commercial industry.

Compensation:

Starting compensation will be $39.44 - 45.73 per hour, depending on experience.

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

Location:

Mandan, North Dakota

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021905

Location Address:

900 Old Red Trl NE

Education:

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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.