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Job Summary:

The Level IV Natural Gas Pipeline Operator is a senior-level operations professional responsible for the safe reliable and efficient operation of natural gas pipeline systems and associated facilities. This role serves as a technical expert and field leader providing advanced troubleshooting operational guidance and mentorship to junior personnel while ensuring compliance with all regulatory environmental and company standards.

The Level IV oversees complex pipeline operations including supporting compression measurement gas quality control and system balancing. They play a critical role in system integrity outage response and operational optimization across gathering transmission (if applicable) and midstream assets. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment leadership capability and deep technical knowledge of pipeline systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor natural gas pipeline systems pigging operations Damage Prevention Public Awareness and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance

• Lead response efforts for abnormal operating conditions alarms and emergency situations including shutdowns and system restoration

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on pipeline and control systems

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g. PHMSA DOT) and company policies

• Conduct and oversee routine inspections maintenance coordination and operational audits

• Analyze system data (pressures flows volumes) to optimize throughput and maintain system balance

• Support integrity management programs including leak detection corrosion control and right-of-way monitoring

• Serve as a subject matter expert for control systems such as SCADA and field instrumentation

• Provide leadership training and mentorship to Level 13 operators and contractors

• Coordinate with engineering maintenance Projects and control room personnel to execute operational plans

• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions and complete AARs.

• Maintain accurate operational records logs and compliance documentation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred

• 710 years of experience in natural gas pipeline operations or related midstream operations

• Demonstrated expertise in Damage Prevention pipeline pigging and pipeline systems

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Proficiency with SCADA systems control valves and instrumentation

• Proven leadership ability and experience mentoring others

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments

• Valid drivers license and ability to travel within operating area

Key Competencies:

• Advanced technical expertise in pipeline operations

• Leadership and team development

• Safety and regulatory compliance focus

• Operational decision-making and situational awareness

• Communication and coordination across functional teams

• Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment:

• Field-based role with exposure to varying weather and operating conditions

• On-call responsibilities and emergency response participation required

• May involve working around high-pressure gas systems rotating equipment and hazardous environments

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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.

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