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Gas Plant Operator


Job Location:

Jal, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

An exciting career awaits you


At MPC were 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.

Summary:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation monitoring and maintenance of gas processing systems including treating fractionation dehydration and compression through the use of electronic computerized and manual controls while ensuring compliance with safety environmental and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for gas treating absorption distillation fractionation product treating product gas dehydration and other process equipment.

  • Operates gas compressors auxiliary engines motors and pumps.

  • Prepares engine room logs.

  • Performs servicinglubricationand minor maintenance of assigned equipment including alarms and Process Safety Management (PSM) testing.

  • Handles routine maintenancesafetyand security inworkarea.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Mechanical Aptitude Develops ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as but not limited to sounds heat conduction velocity gravity friction pressure kinetic and potential energy etc. when working or using mechanical machinery.

  • Operation Monitoring Develops ability to watch gauges dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

  • Quality Control Analysis Develops ability to conduct tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  • Public Safety & Security Develops knowledge of relevant equipment policies procedures and strategies to promote effective local state or national security operations for the protection of people data property and institutions.

  • Repairing Develops knowledge of and ability to repair machines devices and equipment based on electrical and/or mechanical principlesin order todiagnose malfunctions. Conducts tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance. Watches gaugesdialsor other indicators to make sure machine/device/equipment is working properly. Able to read interpret and engineering drawingsdiagramsand schematics.

  • Safety Applies in difficult or complexsituationsability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and useappropriate measuresto control and manageidentifiedrisks.

  • Safety Awareness Ability to recognize andidentifypotential hazards. Evaluates changes inworkenvironment with respect toimpactonsafetyof self and threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use oftools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.

  • Systems Analysis Develops ability todetermininghow a system should work and how changes in conditions operations and the environment will affectoutcomes.)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GEDrequired

  • Must hold a valid Driver License with excellent driving record

  • Must be able to complete Health Questionnaire and pass drug test and background check

  • Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nightsweekendsand holidays

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

Location:

Jal New Mexico

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Job Requisition ID:

Location Address:

PO Box 1168

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.

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. 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.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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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 reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.