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Senior RAD Pilot Plant Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Catlettsburg KY Refinery, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jan 2026

About the role

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Technician position is full-time with responsibilities for maintaining and operating all Pilot Plant process area equipment in coordination with the Engineers/Chemists assigned to this area. Additional responsibility may include assisting other labs as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follow applicable safety procedures.

  • Operate and maintain all Pilot Plant units and analytical instruments used to support the daily operation of the process area.

  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on equipment, including catalyst loading/unloading, bending/installing piping, pump rebuilds, and valve/gauge calibration/installation.

  • Perform tasks with strict adherence to standard operating procedures, generating consistent, highly accurate, timely, and defensible results. Capable of training new employees how to safely operate equipment and lab instruments.

  • Forklift operation. Training and certification will be provided.

  • Have a basic understanding of refinery processes and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

  • Communicate effectively with others.

  • Adhere to established quality control protocols including running instrument SQC samples and interpreting SQC data to ensure instruments are in control.

  • Maintain good housekeeping.

  • Demonstrate ethics and integrity in all aspects of the job.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Weekend coverage and shiftwork possible depending on project priority.

  • Overtime is limited but can reach up to 20%.

  • Minimal travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.

  • Associate's Degree in process technology or Bachelor's Degree with 16 hours of college chemistry is preferred.

  • Four (4) years or more of relevant work experience is required.

  • Pilot Plant and/or Process Unit experience is preferred.

  • An Analytical Chemistry course and familiarity with Honeywell operating systems is preferred.

  • The ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is also required.

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

Location:

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00020063

Location Address:

11631 US Route 23

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

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