May 22, 2026

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

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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 Marathon Pipe Line Great Lakes Area operates and maintains more than 130 miles of liquids pipeline, two tank farms, multiple pipeline stations and a light product terminal. This position is for an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician located in Lima, OH that will support the MPL Great Lakes Area. This position works in and around petroleum products and crude oil facilities executing electrical, and controls & instrumentation duties at multiple area facilities in support of 24/7/365 pipeline operations. The position also provides field support to various other Marathon Pipe Line LLC processes and departments.

The successful candidate will perform various duties including: maintenance and repair of medium voltage equipment, calibration and troubleshooting various transmitters and electronic devices, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers. The candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot problems, work independently as well as in a team environment. All duties will be completed in accordance with all regulations in support of DOT, Environmental, Safety, and Regulatory compliance. Travel, call-outs and overtime will be required on an as-needed basis. The successful candidate will be required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location in Lima, OH.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner in accordance with all Environmental, Safety and Regulatory requirements.

  • Provide E&I support for assigned assets such as pipelines, remote monitoring facilities, and pump stations.

  • Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and calibrates wide variety of midstream instrumentation such as, but not limited to, flow meters, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, data loggers, programmable logic controller (PLCs), distributive control system (DCS).

  • Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, motor control centers, generators, transformers, switches, relays, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, power distribution center (PDCs), uninterrupted power source (UPS).

  • Configures and programs industrial control systems. Performs loops checks, point-to-point verification, and other testing regimen.

  • Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation.

  • Respond to and resolve station alarms and communicate findings to appropriate parties.

  • Generate computerized work requests for maintenance tasks; coordinate and communicate maintenance activities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required

  • Associate’s degree or Journeyman’s card in a related technical field is preferred

  • Previous electrical or instrumentation experience

  • Proficiency in basic computer skills

  • Previous pipeline electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred

  • Must hold a valid driver’s license with good driving record

  • Must be able to pass a general background check as well as a Motor Vehicle Background check

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Location:

Lima, Ohio

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Job Requisition ID:

00022056

Location Address:

575 Buckeye Rd

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Employee Group:

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.

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