Public Engagement Specialist

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Findlay, OH, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy
The Role
Manage MPL's Public Engagement "Earning Your Trust" program, ensuring compliance with API RP 1162 and RP 1185, executing stakeholder engagement plans, measuring KPIs, supporting PHMSA inspections, maintaining the website and Pipeline Finder app, coordinating events and emergency preparedness, recordkeeping, budgeting support, and cross-functional collaboration across operations, communications, and industry groups. Travel 10-20%.
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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 Public Engagement (PE) Coordinator is responsible for managing MPL’s PE Program, Earning Your Trust, which includes both compliance related activities outlined in MPL’s Public Awareness Program (PAP), and supplemental materials designed to reduce the risk of third-party damage and loss of company reputation by enhancing engagement opportunities across MPL’s operational footprint. This includes measuring the effectiveness of the program and implementing enhancements to improve the program.  

There are three PE Coordinators within MPL, who share responsibilities of the program. The PE Coordinators report to the Right of Way and Public Engagement Manager within MPL’s Field Services and Planning organization. PE Coordinators interact regularly with Damage Prevention, Right of Way Services, Operations Personnel, Corporate Communications, Legal, Graphic Services, industry groups, external vendors and many others within MPL.  

This position is part of a progression. Other grade levels may be considered, pending candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Participate in MPL’s Process Performance and Planning process to drive continual improvement of the program. This includes compilation and analysis of key performance indicators, stakeholder feedback, incident data, and other performance assessment methods necessary for identifying gaps in current program. 

  • Develop and execute various stakeholder engagement plans, based on risk, to ensure that thoughtful engagement is happening with our highest risk stakeholders. 

  • Assist in executing of existing stakeholder engagement plans for New Neighbors, Tribal Communities, Farmers and Drain Tilers, Irrigation, City and Municipality Public Works, LA Basin Community and Emergency Responders 

  • Execute and support the Public Awareness Program according to guidelines of American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Recommended Practice 1162. This includes providing PHMSA and other regulatory inspection support.  

  • Execute and support the PE Program to ensure alignment with API RP 1185 for public engagement. 

  • Assist with the Public Engagement Program budget.  

  • Maintain and enhance the external MPL website and Pipeline Finder App.

  • Compile all records and documentation relating to MPL's Public Engagement activities.

  • Participate in industry-led public Engagement/damage prevention efforts (API, CGA, PAPA, PEAG, etc.).

  • Assist Area Operations with community involvement and engagement opportunities. 

  • Manage the Emergency Preparedness Programs for Schools, Places of Congregation, and Emergency Responders. 

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement Safe Digging Month activities, 811 Day events, and other company-wide public engagement events. 

  • Oversee the development and execution of company-wide education and communication of the Earning Your Trust program, and expectations for each employee within that program. 

Education and Experience 

  • Minimum of 3 years of public or community engagement, marketing, corporate communication, or other relevant experience required 

  • Oil and Gas experience preferred, but not required 

  • College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or similar field preferred 

Skills  

  • Ability to be collaborative and work well in a team as the job responsibilities are shared among multiple people. 

  • Strong continuous improvement and analytical mindset to ensure that Earning Your Trust remains on the leading edge of public engagement across the industry. 

  • Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of stakeholders, accept feedback, and demonstrate a willingness to learn from others 

  • Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and ability to develop new ideas. 

  • Ability to communicate with a variety of demographics, including landowners, farmers, emergency responders, senior company leadership, vendors, public officials, and youth. 

  • Familiarity with data analytics tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Excel preferred. 

  • Familiarity with AI tools, such as ChatGPT or CoPilot preferred 

Travel requirement: 10-20%

    As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

    Location:

    Findlay, Ohio

    Additional locations:

    Job Requisition ID:

    00022939

    Location Address:

    539 S Main St

    Education:

    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.
    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.

    Skills Required

    • Minimum 3 years of public or community engagement, marketing, corporate communication, or other relevant experience
    • Knowledge of and ability to execute Public Awareness Program per API RP 1162 and align with API RP 1185; PHMSA regulatory inspection support
    • Ability to be collaborative and work well in a team
    • Strong continuous improvement and analytical mindset
    • Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of stakeholders and accept feedback
    • Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and ability to develop new ideas
    • Ability to communicate with a variety of demographics including landowners, farmers, emergency responders, senior leadership, vendors, public officials, and youth
    • Familiarity with data analytics tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Excel
    • Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or CoPilot
    • College degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or similar field
    • Oil and Gas industry experience
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    The Company
    HQ: Findlay, Ohio
    15,149 Employees
    Year Founded: 1887

    What We Do

    Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's 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. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com.

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