Marathon Pipe Line | Texas City NGL

Charles Montgomery

Operations Technician

Building Operations From Day One.

Member of the original operations team for Marathon Pipe Line's new Texas City NGL marine dock facilities, bringing a background in petroleum and chemical transfer operations, marine logistics, and industrial safety.

Marine Terminal Operations Energy Infrastructure Operational Excellence

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2026 Joined Marathon Pipe Line

Day 1 Original Operations Team

Texas City NGL Marine Dock Operations

Building From
Day One

Original Operations Team | Texas City NGL

In October 2026, I joined Marathon Pipe Line as an Operations Technician on the original operating team for its new Texas City NGL marine dock facilities.

Joining during the development of a new facility offers a unique opportunity to learn operations from the ground up, develop technical expertise alongside the infrastructure, and contribute to a strong foundation for safe and reliable long-term operations.

My focus is on operator qualification, operational readiness, process safety, and developing the knowledge and discipline required to support successful startup and sustained operational performance.

Profile

About Charles

I am an industrial operations professional based in the Houston–Galveston area, currently serving as an Operations Technician with Marathon Pipe Line.

My professional background began in marine transportation and petroleum and chemical cargo transfers, where I developed hands-on experience with marine dock operations, transfer systems, equipment lineups, product movement monitoring, operational documentation, and industrial safety.

Those experiences provided the foundation for my transition into terminal operations at Marathon Pipe Line.

Today, I am focused on becoming a highly capable Operations Technician while continuing to build expertise in energy infrastructure, process operations, and operational leadership.

I believe the strongest operations professionals combine technical knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

My long-term focus is on growing into positions where I can help develop people, improve operations, and lead high-performing teams.

Career

Professional Experience

From marine transportation and cargo transfer into terminal operations.

  1. October 2026 –
    Present

    Texas City, Texas

    Current

    Operations Technician

    Marathon Pipe Line

    Texas City NGL

    Member of the original operating team supporting the development and operational readiness of new marine dock facilities.

    Focus areas include

    • Marine terminal operations
    • NGL and LPG infrastructure
    • Operations and logistics
    • Operator training and qualification
    • Process safety
    • Operational readiness
    • Future commissioning and startup support as assigned

  2. November 2024 –
    October 2026

    Houston Ship Channel

    Marine Tankerman

    PSC Group

    Performed petroleum and chemical marine cargo transfers, working around industrial terminals, pipelines, pumps, valves, hoses, and marine vessels.

    • Marine dock loading and unloading
    • Petroleum and chemical product transfers
    • Pipeline, hose, valve, and pump lineups
    • Transfer monitoring
    • Product gauging and sampling support
    • Equipment inspections
    • Documentation and regulatory compliance
    • Communication with terminal operators and vessel crews

    Consistently demonstrated strong performance during internal and external operational audits through careful documentation, procedural compliance, and safe work practices.

  3. October 2023 –
    November 2024

    Marine transportation

    Marine Tankerman

    LeBeouf Bros. Towing

    Marine transportation and petroleum barge operations. Experience included vessel operations, marine cargo transfers, hose handling, equipment inspections, line handling, and safe vessel-to-terminal operations.

    This position helped develop my understanding of petroleum transportation and marine industrial operations.

  4. May 2021 –
    October 2023

    Maintenance Technician

    Mimi's Casitas

    Performed property inspections, preventive maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, upkeep, and coordination of maintenance activities. Developed mechanical aptitude, independent problem-solving skills, and practical experience with tools and equipment.

Practice

Areas of Expertise

A working base from marine transfer operations, and the areas I am building in terminal operations.

01

Marine Operations

  • Marine dock operations
  • Vessel-to-terminal interface
  • Petroleum and chemical transfers
  • Marine cargo handling
  • Terminal coordination

02

Industrial Operations

  • Pipeline and hose lineups
  • Pump and valve operations
  • Product movement monitoring
  • Equipment inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Measurement and sampling support

03

Safety & Reliability

  • Procedural compliance
  • Environmental awareness
  • Operational inspections
  • Stop Work Authority
  • Internal and external audit readiness
  • Safe work practices

04

Technical Development

  • Process operations
  • NGL/LPG infrastructure
  • Operator training
  • Industrial computer systems
  • Operational readiness
  • Continuous improvement

Training

Education & Certifications

Credentials in hand, with room to add qualifications as they are earned.

Maritime Credentials

  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • Tankerman PIC (DL) Endorsement
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Technical Training

San Jacinto College Maritime

Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids

SANJCC-491 · Completed March 22, 2024

Basic Firefighting

SANJCC-53 · Completed April 3, 2024

Additional Training

  • HASC safety training

Education

High School Diploma

Areas of study

  • Computer Science
  • 3D Modeling
  • CNC Manufacturing

Continuing Development

Interested in continuing formal education in Process Technology and Operations Management.

Looking ahead

Continuing to Build

I view technical development as a continuous part of a career in industrial operations.

My current priorities include becoming fully qualified in my Operations Technician role, expanding my knowledge of NGL marine terminal systems, and building a deeper understanding of operations, safety, and reliability.

Over time, I intend to pursue additional technical education, process improvement training, and leadership development.

Development areas

These are priorities and intended study. They are not completed credentials.

  • Operations Technician qualification
  • NGL/LPG operations knowledge
  • Process Technology education
  • Operations Management education
  • Leadership development
  • Continuous improvement methodologies

Contact

Let's Connect

I welcome opportunities to connect with professionals across the energy, maritime, and industrial operations industries.

Charles Montgomery

Operations Technician — Marathon Pipe Line

clmontgomery@marathonpetroleum.com (281) 245-8771