Operations Specialist

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Marathon Pipe Line – Operations Specialist (BANGL Area)

Overview:

The Operations Specialist will champion and work to ensure safe and reliable operations at all pipeline locations by supporting the development and implementation of effective management systems designed to improve human performance. They will develop and provide necessary procedures and work processes to effectively plan and safely implement operations and project field work.

This position will report to the Houston Region Operations Superintendent to ensure consistency across MPL, with dotted line reporting to the BANGL Area Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Lead change by implementing and maintaining new initiatives, which include life critical skills, hazard awareness and management of change. Engage with Area employees regularly to facilitate discussions and acceptance of approved processes and standards. Serve as champion of change within the Area.

- Coordinate and support the development, review and maintenance of Commissioning Decommissioning and Recommissioning (CDR) and energy isolation plans for MPL projects and maintenance activities.

- Develop, update, and manage field operating procedures to assure compliance with standards. Routinely review the local operating procedures and adapt as corporate changes occur to assure local Area compliance.

- Effective meeting facilitation and communication while working to build consensus across multiple business units when needed. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with diverse groups including corporate SMEs, engineers, industry peers, contractors, landowners, and community stakeholders.

- Support and facilitate local facilities’ procedural training for Area employees or assist in piloting new programs. Provide technical assistance to employees toward expedient problem resolution.

- Leverage technology to pursue opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.

- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, implementing, and enforcing Company safety standards, practices and procedures, and complying with legal requirements.

- Act as a champion for the Marathon Process Safety System. Facilitate the Marathon Process Safety System (MPSS) integration within the Area and support L&S safety initiatives. Monitor Area compliance with MPSS elements and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.

- Assist in the development of operational tactics aligned with MPL 6, Region, and Area goals. Assist in communicating vision and strategies to ensure understanding and promote employee ownership.

- Shares on-call responsibilities with leadership team, support for 24/7 operations, critical project downtimes and emergency response. Initiates initial response to emergencies such as accidents, spills, or injuries involving pipeline or contract personnel.

- Support incident investigations through the identification, implementation, and closure of field related improvements. May participate in significant investigations.

Qualifications:

- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree desired but not required. High school diploma or GED is required.

- Years’ Experience Required: 4 years minimum of Oil & Gas Operations and/or Engineering experience.

- Travel Required: Up to 50%

- Driver’s License Required: Yes

- Location: Midland, TX

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Location:

Midland, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00018364

Location Address:

600 N Marienfeld St Ste 450 Box 140

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,

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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.