Refinery Operator jobs in California

Refinery Operator controls equipment systems that process natural gas or petroleum into specified products. Responsibilities include monitoring pressure and flow and reading gauges and adjusting valves as needed. Being a Refinery Operator requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Refinery Operator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Refinery Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Refinery Operator Trainee
  • Marathon Petroleum Company LP
  • Wilmington, CA FULL_TIME
  • 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:
    The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery is currently seeking applicants to fill full-time new Operations Trainee positions at our Wilmington and Carson, CA locations. Operators work closely with team members to monitor, regulate, and operate complex process equipment to produce quality products in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner. Operators work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete an extensive pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check. To ensure safe operations, new hires must also successfully complete operator qualification training and participate in continuous random drug and alcohol screenings. Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of physical science, chemistry and mathematics, including algebra; a passing score on pre-employment test including mechanical aptitude, reading and mathematics.
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Certificate in Process Technology or Associate degree in Mathematics, Science, technical/chemical, or a related discipline, or successful completion of a 2-year Technical Certification program in related field required. Alternatively, candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a process operator in the petrochemical or industrial (manufacturing, powerplant, etc.) industry required.
    • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
    • Military experience preferred.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Work performed at ground level and at heights on concrete, metal grating, gravel, asphalt, and piping surfaces, while climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying 10-20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds with mechanical assistance and working in confined spaces.
    Schedule: Operators Trainee work 12 hour rotating shift schedules (day and night) and must be available for overtime and often work holidays.
    Pay and Benefits: Minimum starting Operator Trainee rate is $38.47/hour with the ability to earn within four years up to $58.03/hour as an Operator Trainee Marathon has highly competitive benefits including retirement and medical. These are represented positions within the refinery.
    All applicants must also submit a pre-employment online test sent via email by HireScore. Application will not be reviewed without the submission of the pre-employment test.
    As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
    Location:
    Wilmington, California
    Job Requisition ID:
    00010786
    Pay Min/Max:
    $0.00 - $999.99 Hourly
    Grade:
    HRLY1
    Location Address:
    2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy
    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. 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
    mympcbenefits.com
    . The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
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Refinery Maintenance Manager
  • Voyig
  • Bakersfield, CA OTHER
  • Overview The Refinery Maintenance Manager is responsible for overall management of the maintenance function in the refinery. This role is a critical member of the site leadership team and is responsib...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Refinery Maintenance Manager
  • Voyig
  • Bakersfield, CA OTHER
  • Overview The Refinery Maintenance Manager is responsible for overall management of the maintenance function in the refinery. This role is a critical member of the site leadership team and is responsib...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Refinery Site Manager
  • Team Industrial Services
  • Benicia, CA FULL_TIME
  • Refinery Site ManagerTEAM, Inc. is seeking a full-time Refinery Site Manager in Benicia, CA.This position includes benefits and has the potential for overtime.General SummaryThe Field Supervisor is re...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Security Officer - Flex Refinery
  • Allied Universal
  • Concord, CA PART_TIME
  • Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workpl...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Refinery Laborer I
  • Kern Energy
  • Bakersfield, CA FULL_TIME
  • Kern Energy is hiring a Refinery Laborer who will work in the Maintenance Department maintaining refinery equipment and property. This position will work with other disciplines and departments within ...
  • 14 Days Ago

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Refinery Operator jobs
$65,469 to $81,334

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When these changes have been determined, the refinery control panel operator is responsible for starting pumps and opening valves to regulate the flow of product, or communicating with other workers the changes concerning pump operation, opening and closing valves or checking temperatures.
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