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POSITION SUMMARY
Marathon Petroleum’s Catlettsburg, KY Refinery is seeking an Area Inspector to serve as the primary point of contact for fixed equipment integrity issues, including pressure vessels and piping circuits. This role ensures all fixed equipment complies with state regulations, refining standards, and company specifications. The Area Inspector will identify, communicate, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to mitigate mechanical integrity risks.
The available schedule for the position is a 4-10 schedule onsite - 6 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Thursday, on-call coverage occurs once every 8 weeks and support of TAR and unplanned outages up to 3 times a year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and executes inspection plans/life cycle management for refining equipment based on service, design, condition, jurisdictional requirements, temporary repairs and equipment replacements, Turnaround (TAR) dates, and inspection history. Prioritizes and plans work within the respective assigned area team. Conducts thorough, hands-on field inspections, to evaluate the condition of area equipment.
Documents inspection records, findings, and recommendations in Marathon’s Inspection Data Management System (IDMS). Completes all required documentation and interprets and applies industry and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice (RAGAGEP) codes and specifications. Develops, revises, and maintains comprehensive inspection procedures, applicable guidelines, and work instructions.
Reviews and applies Management of Change (MOC) requirements and ensures all Process Safety Management (PSM) elements are implemented.
Generates inspection requirements for projects within assigned units or areas and coordinates inspection requirements for larger-scale projects in collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, and Reliability departments. Coordinates services of contract inspectors/non-destructive examination technicians.
Understands critical process variables that affect equipment reliability, identifies gaps, and leads gap closure effort. Generates and provides repair/upgrade/modification recommendations based on findings, options, and risk assessments in conjunction with management, Operations, and Maintenance.
Provides oversight for and facilitates quality assurance program by auditing site’s work in areas such as, but not limited to: DOT covered equipment, non-destructive examination (NDE), visual inspection, data lifecycle analysis of IDMS output, PMI, welding procedures, heat treatment, QA/QC required for projects, and equipment replacement.
May lead and drive continuous improvement in inspection-related programs as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required and completed API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications.
Two (2) years or more of inspection experience in fixed equipment, reliability, and maintenance required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be familiar with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies in accordance with API 580 and 581.
Must have good facilitation and leadership skills for conducting meetings.
Must have effective communication and coordination skills across multiple organizational levels, including operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)
Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
Travel Requirement is 5%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
Must be able to work a 4-10 schedule onsite - 6 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Thursday, on-call coverage occurs once every 8 weeks and support of TAR and unplanned outages up to 3 times a year.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or knowledge of API 653, API 571, API 580, API 581, and NBIC standards.
Experience and/or knowledge of ASNT Level II methods, including UTT, RTFI, MT, and PT.
Proven experience in turnaround planning and execution for inspection activities.
Familiarity with inspection software such as Meridium, APM, or PCMS.
Experience maintaining fixed equipment in accordance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
Relocation may be available. https://www.mympcbenefits.com/relocation/default.aspx
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com.
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Location:
Catlettsburg, KentuckyAdditional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00021068Location Address:
11631 US Route 23Education:
Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
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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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.