Operations Specialist

Marathon Pipe Line Operations Specialist (BANGL Area)

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.

The Operations Specialist will champion and work to ensure safe and reliable operations at all pipeline locations by supporting the development and implementation of effective management systems designed to improve human performance. They will develop and provide necessary procedures and work processes to effectively plan and safely implement operations and project field work. 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.

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