Operations Technician

Operations Technician - Marathon Pipe Line Company - Buckeye Area, Heath Division An exciting career awaits you. At MPC, we are committed to being a great place to work – welcoming new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing our people, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview The Marathon Pipe Line Buckeye Area – Heath Division operates and maintains more than 300 miles of liquid pipeline, a tank farm, multiple pipeline stations, and a light product terminal. This position is for an Operations Technician located in Heath, Ohio who will support the Buckeye Area – Heath Division. The role involves working with refined petroleum products and is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of company assets in full compliance with all applicable DOT, environmental, safety, and regulatory standards in support of 24/7/365 operations.
Key Responsibilities Provide damage prevention oversight through Ohio One‑Call ticket monitoring and pipeline locating
Ensure pipeline safety by providing oversight for third‑party excavations near or crossing the pipeline
Public engagement with landowners and stakeholders on the Rights‑of‑Way
Monitor pipeline movements and product tank switches
Conduct product quality oversight through sampling and testing
Maintain facility and equipment per regulatory and intercompany compliance
Perform routine facility and equipment inspections and routine and breakdown maintenance tasks
Respond to and resolve station alarms
Participate in emergency response
Conduct inventory reconciliation
Assist transport carriers and drivers with loading/unloading operations
Evaluate and troubleshoot issues, verify completion, and ensure closure of work order tasks
Climb above ground storage tanks in excess of 40 feet
Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Associate’s degree in a related technical field preferred but not required
Previous pipeline experience with emphasis on electrical/mechanical highly preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Proficiency in basic computer skills
Self‑motivated and organized approach to routine work
Willingness to work an 8‑hour shift with rotating on‑call responsibilities covering nights and weekends
Location Heath, Ohio – 840 Heath Road
Employee Group Full time, Regular
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, please contact us.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.

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