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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2026

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Job Description

Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a major petroleum refiner and marketer, is accepting resumes for an Operations Technician at our Kenai Refinery. This position works with and around petroleum products and is responsible for all operating aspects of the refinery. This position is critical in playing a prominent role in enhancing life’s possibilities by blending, distributing and delivering quality products in a safe, reliable and competitive manner.

This position will be assigned to a home location, but may be expected to cover work at other locations in the area as required to meet business needs. The position is a week on week off schedule but may require either a 4- or 5-day workweek or shift work on an as-needed basis. Call-outs and overtime may be required, which would include after business hours and on weekends and holidays. This position will be provided with continuous training to develop job related skills. A successful person in this position will be collaborative, reliable, motivated, and prioritize safety. Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Benefits include health insurance, a pension, competitive pay, 401K match, wellness program, parental leave, and more. For a complete list of benefits we offer, please visit www.mympcbenefits.com.

Responsibilities:  

Operating, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of refinery equipment and associated facility infrastructure. Sampling and laboratory testing of petroleum products. Equipment monitoring rounds. Gauging storage tanks. Supporting the shipment and receipt of petroleum products via pipeline and/or barge/ship. Ladder and stair climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and often working outdoors. Preparing terminal reports.

Requirements:  

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Ability to learn basic computer skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and ability to document and maintain accurate records

  • Ability to learn mechanical and electrical systems

Preferences:

  • Associate degree or vocational technical training

  • Previous process operations, maintenance crafts and/or petroleum industry experience

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

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

Location:

Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021860

Location Address:

54741 Energy Way

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 ma

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