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Position Summary

 The Reliability Specialist position is responsible for leading targeted strategic and tactical reliability initiatives and enhancements, specifically focused on vibration and condition monitoring services. Acting as a reliability advocate closely aligned with Operations, the position is empowered to work independently to address complex equipment challenges. This role involves developing and implementing long-term reliability programs and initiatives in collaboration with various Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Other NG&NGLs Locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a culture of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

• Technical authority for complex vibration analysis and multi-disciplinary diagnostics (e.g., vibration, oil analysis, thermography) on critical equipment, resolving high-impact issues (e.g., LOPC, bad actors) with industry-leading expertise.

• Develop and lead long-term reliability strategies to achieve business-wide goals, such as downtime reduction and maintenance cost savings, through advanced condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

• Lead the development of condition-based maintenance, using data-driven insights to minimize unnecessary interventions and reduce lifecycle costs.

• Supports Project Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance with the installation and commissioning of new equipment in accordance with company standards.

• Partner with peers to integrate vibration and performance data into predictive maintenance models, RCM strategies, and long-term asset management plans.

• Develop asset health indicators for critical equipment, using advanced analytics to prioritize maintenance and capital replacement decisions.

• Must be comfortable working with remote supervision.

• Travel is required and may occasionally include out-of-town nights and weekend travel.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED is required.

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Mechanical Field Preferred

• ISO Category 2 Vibration Analyst Required, ISO Category 3 Vibration Analyst Preferred

• Must hold a valid Driver License and have an excellent driving record.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience with reciprocating and rotating machinery repair and/or machinery diagnostics.

• Thorough understanding of the mechanical aspects of gas compression equipment and their support systems.

Skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize assignments according to business needs.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills – proven ability to produce clear, concise written reports, and discuss and review, and present technical information.

• Experience with reciprocating engine/motor/compressor condition monitoring systems.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and interpret data from vibration analysis equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot vibration problems, with an understanding of spectral analysis.

• Demonstrated experience in using electronic databases as well as storage and archival of electronic data.

• Strong understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint computer programs along with proprietary analyzer software.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. 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.

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