Operations Excellence Specialist

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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:

The Operations Specialists are accountable for implementing and managing programs to advance operations safety, compliance, reliability, efficiency, and profitability in alignment with MPLX G&P policies and programs. The Operations Excellence Specialists are aligned to the Operations Services Department and report to Operations Excellence Coordinator.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist area specialist with development, review and revision, training and management of operating procedures and ensure proper storage of executed operating procedures to ensure compliance.
• Administer regional Basic Operator Training (BOT) and assist area specialist with operation’s qualification and re-qualification programs; manage and proctor training assessments for site/field personnel; and ensure proper Operation’s qualification training records are maintained.
• Assist with tactics related to DOT required OQ training, field training program development, and continuous improvement in this space.
• 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. Serve as a champion of change.
• Contribute to updates or additions to MPLX programs and systems. These systems include operations logbooks, procedure storage, simulator, operator rounds, and other systems as identified.
• Support the 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.
• Serve 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 where required.
• Assist in the development of G&P programs in accordance with MPLX G&P Guiding Principles and goals by demonstrating ownership and effectively communicating vision and strategies to ensure understanding.
• Travel to sites in the area of support requiring additional assistance for reasons such as: loss of Operations Specialist, new facility startup, major facility turnaround, audit of Operations Excellence Programs.
• Supporting operations fully, helping to foster understanding, while relaying feedback on critical systems, policies or programs. Always striving to make it easy to do the right thing, the right way, every time.
• Travel up to 40%
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• 3 years minimum of relevant operational knowledge and/or experience with compressor stations, gas dehydration, crude and gas gathering, crude storage, pipeline systems, and pigging operations
• Experience with Piping & Instrument Diagrams, Cause & Effect Matrices, and other pertinent documentation
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  
  

PREFERRED:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Oil gathering knowledge
  
  

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

Location:

Bismarck, North Dakota

Additional locations:

Dickinson, North Dakota, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Vernal, Utah

Job Requisition ID:

00015082

Location Address:

1611 E Century Ave Ste 300

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.