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Refining Laboratory Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2025
💰 $102,000/yr($70,000/yr$102,000/yr)

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

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is accepting applications for a Refining Laboratory Technician position in its Illinois Refining Division's Laboratory in Robinson, IL. This position offers immediate responsibility and a generous benefit package. Shift work is required and overtime may be required as conditions warrant.

This position is NOT eligible for relocation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible or the following:

  • Perform multiple analytical tests at the same time with strict adherence to procedures.

  • Provide quality control analyses on all intermediate streams and finished products of the refinery with high accuracy as well as technical support to the process.

  • Perform routine calibration and maintenance of equipment.

  • Initiate certificates of analysis according to product specification requirements.

  • Drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver samples.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree with a minimum of 16 hours of college credit in Chemistry from an accredited technical college or university.

  • A valid Driver's License.

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree major in Chemistry.

  • Prior lab experience in petroleum applications.

  • Understanding of SQC.

  • Experience with gas chromatography and wet chemistry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sample collection and material handling responsibilities of the role requires ability to lift 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE

Employees work a rotating Day/Night 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont), from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., includes weekends, holidays and overtime (required).

PAY AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range for position (reflects current pay rates, subject to increase):

  • Starting Rate: $35.50

  • Top Progression: $51.16

 

Position eligible for Annual Cash Bonus plan with a target of 7 - 14% of annual eligible earnings.

Benefits include:

  • 401k plan with Company match of 7% on 6% employee contribution.

  • Cash balance pension plan of 7%, 9%, 11% depending on age and years of service.

  • Paid vacation (3 weeks), sick benefit (7 days) and holidays (up to 10 paid holidays).

  • Paid parental leave

  • Health/Dental/Vision benefits

  • Long & Short-Term Disability benefits

More benefit information can be found on www.mympcbenefits.com  

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

Location:

Robinson, Illinois

Job Requisition ID:

00016287

Pay Min/Max:

$0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

Grade:

HRLY1

Location Address:

400 S Marathon Ave

Additional locations:

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. 

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