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Position Summary

Marathon’s El Paso Refinery is currently looking for experienced Pipefitter/Welder- Mechanic Helper. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the Pipefitter/Welder Mechanics will support the operation of the facility through properly maintaining various types of fixed equipment. They will be responsible for the removal, repair, and installation of equipment associated with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces/heaters, valves, and piping systems throughout the facility. Mechanics work Monday-Thursday 10-hour shifts with extended work hours and call-out situations when needed. Must be able to work mandatory overtime. 

Key Responsibilities

• Use of various tools and equipment to assemble/disassemble flanges, blind/de-blind equipment, demo/install piping, pull/replace valves, clean/repair heater burners, pull and clean filters/screens, torque/tension joints, make-up/fabricate tubing and threaded piping, and perform hydrostatic testing.

• Ensure that equipment is safely prepared for Maintenance and all documents are in order prior to starting work.

• Ensure all work is performed in a safe and environmentally compliant manner, adhering to site Health and Safety processes and Environmental regulations.

• Perform work per applicable technical standards and specifications (Marathon, Industry, or Manufacturer).

• Able to read and understand schematics and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

•  Able to field-measure and draw isometric sketches for piping layout and fabrication.

• Responsible for safely operating various types of mobile equipment, including forklifts, and aerial lifts.

• Able to work as a team and collaborate to accomplish work efficiently and to high quality standards.

• Effective verbal and written communication and reporting on work being performed. 

• Expected to train on Exchanger craft, including knowledge of exchanger types, exchanger-specific tooling, and procedures.

• The Welder/Craftsman responsible for the maintenance and repair of the refinery equipment including, but not limited to, all process units, tank farms, buildings, and yards.

•  The Pipefitter/Welder completes routine paperwork and work orders regarding the repair of process equipment.

• Must be able to wear the appropriate PPE and physically perform job duties which include working in an outdoor process facility under the direction of the Maintenance Department. 

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED 

• Must have a valid driver’s license upon hire.

• Must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check. Will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

• Two years of verifiable journeyman level pipefitter/boilermaker work experience.

• Must be knowledgeable on the use of tools/equipment of the trade and general rigging methods.

• Must qualify to similar MPC Welding Procedures per the requirements of ASME Section IX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a refining, petrochemical, or other related industry.

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SAP.

Pay and Benefits 

Starting rate is $30.51 per hour with the potential of earning up to $49.22 and highly competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision benefit options, Paid Parental Leave, Company Match on 401(k) Contributions, Cash Balance Pension Retirement Plan and much more! 
 
No phone calls or walk-ins. Must apply online.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00014643

Location Address:

6550 Trowbridge Dr

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, religio