Mechanical Technician
- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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MPL Mechanical Technician – Texas City Docks and NGL Complex
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Mechanical Technician position is based at Marathon Pipe Line’s Docks and NGL Complex in Texas City, TX. This role works in and around LPG and products facilities executing Maintenance and Reliability activities, as well as providing field support to various other processes and departments. The candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot problems, work independently and also in a team environment. Travel, call-outs and overtime will be required on an as-needed basis.
The successful candidate is required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location in Texas City, TX.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine maintenance activities including but not limited to the following tasks:
- Vibrating monitoring and analysis
- Inspect, install, and maintain major/minor relief valves
- Complex pump alignment
- Lubricant changes
- Install/repair stainless steel tubing
- DOT mainline inspections
- Flange bolting and assembly
- Valve actuator maintenance
- Maintaining bi-directional provers
- Coordinate and communicate maintenance activities
- Responding to breakdowns and field callouts as part of rotational on-call support
- Generate computerized breakdown work orders/requests for maintenance tasks
- Perform work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in accordance with all Environmental, Safety and Regulatory requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate’s degree in a technical field is preferred but not required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills is expected.
- Previous pipeline experience with emphasis on mechanical aptitude is highly preferred.
- Must be able to pass drug and background check.
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Location: Texas City, Texas Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID: 00024961 Location Address: 3901 Loop 197 South Education:
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 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.
From Marathon Petroleum's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job