Environmental Specialist

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Environmental Specialist - Bachelor's Degree Required

Job Summary

The Marathon Kenai Refinery is seeking an Environmental Specialist/Engineer.  The position reports to the Environmental Manager and will be part of a team of experienced environmental professionals.  The Environmental Specialist will perform a variety of tasks to support and ensure environmental compliance across refinery operations. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, leading and supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. The available schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40, after hours calls occur only occasionally (approximately once every 2 months) and support of turn around once every three years (three week duration).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned environmental compliance programs are in conformance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Prepare required regulatory reports in areas of responsibility.

• Provide regulatory compliance assistance to other departments within the refinery.

• Review refinery projects for regulatory compliance and develop compliance schedules.

• Review new regulations for potential impacts on the refinery.

• Work as a member of an Area Team to support day-to-day operation of the refinery in compliance with applicable requirements and company policies.

• Lead and participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as requested.

• Lead and participate in HES field audits and develop corrective actions, as required.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies.

• Develops environmental information, manuals, training material, and programs; conducts appropriate training sessions.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or other related natural or environmental science. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date) (Degree must be accredited in US.)

• Must have at least 2 years of Environmental experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to influence others.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery, be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

• The available schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40, after hours calls occur only occasionally (approximately once every 2 months) and support of turn around once every three years (three week duration).

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental experience in petrochemical industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of refinery safety policies/procedures and environmental regulatory requirements relating to refinery operations. 

• More than 2 years of Environmental experience is preferred.

• Experience with compliance management/tracking software is preferred.

• HAZMAT endorsement is preferred.

Relocation is available. Marathon Petroleum Company LP - Relocation

This job will posted through April 8, 2025.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00015969

Location Address:

54741 Energy Way

Education:

Bachelors (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.
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.