Advanced Environmental Specialist
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Corporate Environmental Support team is responsible for providing leadership on emerging issues on behalf of the company in industry trade groups, regulatory work groups, and with local, state, and federal agencies. We provide business unit and site environmental support on a wide range of topics and functions from permitting to temporary leadership assignments. We also serve as subject matter experts on audit teams. The Advanced Environmental Specialist will serve as a support primarily to the gas processing, pipeline, & logistics assets of the company. The position interfaces with MPC’s corporate Gathering & Processing, Pipeline, Terminals, and Logistics and Storage groups, represents MPC on trade and work groups that are focused on midstream and logistics operations, and assists on audits. The position may also be called upon to serve in temporary assignments at operational locations and other corporate environmental groups.
This position will be located in Findlay, OH. Other MPC locations may be considered.
Travel: 30-60%
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interprets and/or develops Company environmental policies and guidelines and develops methods and procedures for implementing and assuring conformance; advises appropriate managers and supervisors of the Company’s goals and requirements; provides guidance and technical assistance in organizing and establishing programs and procedures to implement and administer such requirements, including budget inputs. Monitors compliance with these policies in assigned areas and directs related reports and recommendations to appropriate personnel.
Designs and/or reviews engineering designs and cost estimates for environmental equipment or systems; determines engineering specifications and recommends equipment, as required.
Identifies and investigates current and developing environmental problems or issues to determine cause and contributory circumstances; initiates steps to prevent recurrences and provides recommendations with appropriate personnel as well as communicating to senior management.
Keeps abreast of environmental legislation, regulatory agency actions, and international standards as well as related technological and administrative developments; develops/assists with legislative and regulatory impact assessment to ensure an appropriate response by the Company to governmental proposals; submits required reports and obtains various permits as required.
Develops environmental information, manuals, training material and programs; informs employees of related policies and procedures; conducts appropriate training sessions.
Represents the Company with appropriate trade associations & industry work groups (API, GPA, ILTA & various state organizations) and regulatory agencies (EPA, Federal/State/Local agencies, and USF&W, Army Corps of Engineers, Dept of Energy, etc).
Serves as technical resource to Government Affairs, Legal, Sustainability, and elected officials. Maintains a working knowledge of issues and key Industry contacts, directs activities and budgets, and disseminates pertinent information to support lobbying and advocacy efforts.
Maintains sufficient professional expertise and proficiency in discipline to achieve Company expectations and perform technical assignments.
Participate in MPC technical and supervisory calls/meetings
Support site environmental operations as needed or requested, including permitting, reporting, & regulatory interpretation support
Serve in various temporary assignments in the field and corporate environmental groups as needed
Serve as a subject matter expert on audits and assurance activities
Assist in the development of inexperienced staff
Assist in continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities
Participate in Corporate Training programs where needed (i.e. PATH Classes) as an Environmental SME
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED required with ten (10) years of relevant environmental experience in process industry (e.g., refining, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial), or Bachelor’s degree in a HES-related field with five (5) years of relevant environmental experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with two (2) years of relevant environmental experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Physical Science strongly preferred, advanced degree and/or professional licensure preferred (P.E., EIT, CHMM, QEP, etc.)
Seven (7) plus years of experience in environmental engineering, science, and policy, and environmental field experience at a gas processing plant or logistics assets preferred.
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level.
Final position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
SKILLS:
Knowledge of Gas Processing, pipeline, & terminal operations, equipment, and processes
Knowledge of Air Quality laws, regulations, and policies that impact MPC’s business units, with focused expertise in at least some of the following Air Quality disciplines:
Air Permitting (both construction/NSR and Title V/Operating permits)
Emissions Inventory
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
Stack Testing and evaluation
Tanks Emissions calculations
Leak Detection & Repair
Atmospheric/Community Air Monitoring
NAAQS/Public Health Standards
Additional working knowledge of non-Air Quality environmental laws or regulations such as RCRA, Clean Water Act, TSCA, GHG/Sustainability, etc… is preferred
Experience in maintaining composure and delivering positive results in the face of high-pressure or difficult situations that may result in conflicting or overlapping schedules
Ability to influence peer and competitor groups such as trade groups and regulatory work groups
Strong and effective communication skills with the ability to explain detailed impacts of new rules to field staff as well as provide high level summaries to executive leadership
Ability to interact and collaborate with diverse groups including internal business unit partners, industry trade groups, state and federal advocacy organizations, Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations, and directly with Federal, State, & Local regulatory agencies.
Ability to identify potential environmental issues or impacts across MPC
Strong team player, but must also be able to work individually with limited oversight
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00013877
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Education:
High School (Required)
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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs/DepartmentofLaborEEOC.pdf) . 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.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nations largest refining system. MPCs marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.