Operations Specialist

Marathon Pipe Line Operations Specialist (BANGL Area)

Step into a pivotal role at the heart of Marathon Pipe Line's BANGL Areawhere operational excellence meets innovation and career growth knows no bounds. As the Operations Specialist, you won't just maintain safe and reliable pipeline operations; you'll be a driving force behind the transformation of the BANGL asset, one of MPL's most strategically important and dynamic regions.

In this role, you'll architect and implement robust management systems that elevate human performance and operational reliability across all pipeline sites. Your expertise will shape essential procedures and work processes, empowering teams to execute field operations and projects with unmatched safety and efficiency. Reporting directly to the Houston Region Operations Superintendentand collaborating closely with the BANGL Area Manageryou'll ensure best practices are shared and standards are raised across the entire MPL network.

The BANGL asset is a cornerstone of MPL's growth and innovation strategy. By championing new initiatives and leading change, you'll not only safeguard critical infrastructure but also position yourself at the forefront of industry advancements. This is a launchpad for professionals who aspire to make a tangible impact, develop cross-functional leadership skills, and accelerate their careers within a company that values vision, initiative, and continuous improvement.

This position will report to the Houston Region Operations Superintendent to ensure consistency across MPL, with dotted line reporting to the BANGL Area Manager.

Responsibilities :

• Lead change by implementing and maintaining new initiatives, which include life critical skills, hazard awareness and management of change. Engage with Area employees regularly to facilitate discussions and acceptance of approved processes and standards. Serve as champion of change within the Area.
• Coordinate and support the development, review and maintenance of Commissioning Decommissioning and Recommissioning (CDR) and energy isolation plans for MPL projects and maintenance activities.
• Develop, update, and manage field operating procedures to assure compliance with standards. Routinely review the local operating procedures and adapt as corporate changes occur to assure local Area compliance.
• Effective meeting facilitation and communication while working to build consensus across multiple business units when needed. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with diverse groups including corporate SMEs, engineers, industry peers, contractors, landowners, and community stakeholders.
• Support and facilitate local facilities' procedural training for Area employees or assist in piloting new programs. Provide technical assistance to employees toward expedient problem resolution.
• Leverage technology to pursue opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, implementing, and enforcing Company safety standards, practices and procedures, and complying with legal requirements.
• Act as a champion for the Marathon Process Safety System. Facilitate the Marathon Process Safety System (MPSS) integration within the Area and support L&S safety initiatives. Monitor Area compliance with MPSS elements and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development of operational tactics aligned with MPL 6, Region, and Area goals. Assist in communicating vision and strategies to ensure understanding and promote employee ownership.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with leadership team, support for 24 / 7 operations, critical project downtimes and emergency response. Initiates initial response to emergencies such as accidents, spills, or injuries involving pipeline or contract personnel.
• Support incident investigations through the identification, implementation, and closure of field related improvements. May participate in significant investigations.

Qualifications :

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.