• Job Description

  Req#: 00012882

  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.

  Responsible for locating, marking, and documenting various underground pipelines owned or operated by Marathon. A Line Rider must have a very diverse background of locating buried utilities. A Line Rider must have attended or be willing to attend a Marathon approved locating training program and must have or be willing to obtain a certificate of that training. A Line Rider must have a good computer background in systems like Google Earth or similar GIS mapping systems, Excel, Word, as well as DigTrack or a similar ticket management system. A Line Rider will be used to locate and mark all Marathon underground utilities, will standby and witness all third-party line crossings, document such crossings, update/close out tickets, fill out and file all required paperwork, as well as updating site drawings. A Line Rider must be a self-starter and be able to perform work with little supervision. Marathon will supply all line locating equipment. The Line Rider will interact with all construction, maintenance and I&E crews daily. When not doing locates, or monitoring third party excavations, the Line Rider will perform Right of Way (ROW) inspections. This position is represented by the United Steel Workers and is part of a progression. The chosen candidate must reach Level 2 within 24 months of hire.

  1. Manages One-Call and ticket management systems equipment.

  2. Maintains line locating technical skills and competency.

  3. Champions Ground Disturbance processes and procedures.

  4. Conforms with and abide by regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

  5. Participates in an afterhours on call rotation.

  6. Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental oversight to ensure a safe and environmentally sound operation.

  7. Availability to respond to emergencies.

  8. Works after-hours via on-call schedule (night and weekend work is occasionally required).

  Education

  • Minimum High school diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of an accredited Line Locator Certification program preferred.

  Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in regulated petroleum or gas pipeline operations or construction.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in underground utility locating, including pipelines preferred.
  • Requires willingness and ability to be located within a seventy-five (75) mile radius of the LA Basin in order to respond to call-out situations.
  • Basic understanding of Pipeline Operations preferred.
  • Ability to produce and maintain a valid driver’s license

  Special Skills

  • Organized, with strong focus on accurate reporting and detailed data management.
  • Ability to communicate with cross functional work teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Working knowledge of DOT guidelines as pertaining to pipeline systems.
  • Trained and skilled in the use of required line locating equipment, techniques, and processes preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

  Physical demands

  • Walking on uneven surfaces, including grass, asphalt, dirt, sand, and near open trenches while speaking with crews
  • Grasping with hands, bending, squatting, kneeling, some overhead opening and closing, some climbing of stairs, standing and sitting
  • Lifting, pushing, pulling with force of 0-10 lbs

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

  Location:

  Signal Hill CA (Hathaway)

  Job Requisition ID:

  00012882

  Pay Min/Max:

  $0.00 - $999.99 Hourly

  Grade:

  HRLY1

  Location Address:

  2350 Obispo Ave

  Additional locations:

  Education:

  High School (Required)

  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

• About the company

  Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an American petroleum refining, marketing, and transportation company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.

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