Operations Specialist

Marathon Petroleum - Carthage, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Carthage, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

At Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), we are dedicated to creating a workplace that embraces new ideas and diverse perspectives while fostering a collaborative team environment. The Operations Specialists play a crucial role in implementing and managing programs that enhance operations safety, compliance, reliability, efficiency, and profitability in alignment with MPLX G&P policies and programs. These specialists are aligned with the district they support and report directly to Operations Leadership. They will coordinate efforts with the Regional Operations Specialist Coordinator to ensure consistent methods, practices, and training quality across G&P. The responsibilities of the Operations Specialists include developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures, as well as training and managing these procedures to ensure compliance. They will mentor Operations employees in contributing to the writing and overall management of procedures. Additionally, they will administer regional Basic Operator Training (BOT) and manage qualification and re-qualification programs, ensuring that training assessments for site and field personnel are properly managed and training records are maintained. Operations Specialists will also assist with MPLX continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring timely rollout of training on new standards and focusing on effective learning and understanding of content. They will support the Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS) and Operational Discipline practices, maintaining a strong understanding of G&P Standards to assist with interpretation and questions. Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, reviewing shift logs for effective communication, and supporting district leadership by maintaining awareness of daily activities are also key responsibilities. In addition, they will serve as subject matter experts, maximizing operational efficiency, providing coaching on advanced troubleshooting, and assisting in job planning activities. The Operations Specialists will help develop District/Area tactics aligned with MPLX G&P Guiding Principles and goals, demonstrating ownership and effectively communicating vision and strategies to ensure understanding among team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and revise, train and manage operating procedures and properly maintain executed operating procedures to ensure compliance.
• Administer regional Basic Operator Training (BOT) and Operation's qualification and re-qualification programs; manage and proctor training assessments for site/field personnel; and maintain proper Operation's qualification training records.
• Assist with MPLX continuous improvement initiatives such as training efforts and standard implementation/review. Ensure timely rollout of training on new standards/programs and focus on the right level of learning and understanding of content as identified.
• Support the Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS) and Operational Discipline practices. Maintain understanding of G&P Standards for assistance with interpretation or questions.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) or Process Safety Management lite related activities such as management of change, process hazard analysis, and compliance audits.
• Review shift logs for effectiveness in accurate and timely communication of important operational issues, coach Operations personnel on effective communications and standardization of shift logs and manage the shift logging tool (Ops Core). Assist in the development and maintenance of operator rounds, as needed.
• Support the district and/or area leadership team by maintaining awareness of day to day activities, attending Operations meetings, and filling in for supervision during vacation, sick absences, and other related absences.
• Assist the district and/or area leadership team by serving as an Operations subject matter expert maximizing efficiency of the operation, providing and coaching on advanced troubleshooting, participating in job planning activities, and assisting in the coordination of process operations with maintenance, project, and shutdown activities.
• Assist in the development of District/Area tactics aligned with MPLX G&P Guiding Principles and goals by demonstrating ownership and effectively communicating vision and strategies to ensure understanding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A valid Driver's License and excellent driving record.
• Relevant operational knowledge and/or experience in the area they will support including operational processes and procedures.
• Experience with Piping & Instrument Diagrams, Cause & Effect Matrices, and other pertinent documentation.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Professional Level 2 (P2) typically has less than five years of related industry experience or Bachelor's degree.
• Professional Level 3 (P3) typically has five or more years of related industry experience; or Bachelor's degree with three years of industry experience and has working knowledge of PSM or other regulatory driven programs as applicable to the district.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program