Operations Specialist

Marathon Petroleum - Carthage, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Carthage, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Operations Specialist at Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) plays a crucial role in enhancing operational safety, compliance, reliability, efficiency, and profitability in alignment with MPLX G&P policies and programs. This position is integral to the district it supports and reports directly to Operations Leadership. The Operations Specialist will coordinate efforts with the Regional Operations Specialist Coordinator to ensure that consistent methods, practices, and training quality are maintained across G&P operations. In this role, the Operations Specialist will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures, ensuring they are properly maintained and compliant. They will mentor Operations employees in writing and managing these procedures. Additionally, the specialist will administer the regional Basic Operator Training (BOT) and manage qualification programs, ensuring that training assessments for site and field personnel are conducted effectively. The role also involves supporting continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring timely rollout of new standards and programs, and acting as a champion of change within their district or area of operations. The Operations Specialist will also support the Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS) and Operational Discipline practices, maintaining a thorough understanding of G&P Standards. Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, such as management of change and compliance audits, is also a key responsibility. The specialist will review shift logs for effective communication of operational issues, coach personnel on communication standards, and assist in developing operator rounds as needed. Furthermore, they will support the district leadership team by maintaining awareness of daily activities, attending operations meetings, and filling in for supervision during absences. As a subject matter expert, the Operations Specialist will maximize operational efficiency, provide advanced troubleshooting support, and assist in coordinating process operations with maintenance and project activities. They will also contribute to the development of district tactics aligned with MPLX G&P Guiding Principles and goals, ensuring effective communication of vision and strategies to the team.

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