Safety Professional - Industrial Hygienist at Marathon Petroleum

Martinez, California, United States

Marathon Petroleum Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil and Gas, RenewablesIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED with minimum 5 years professional industrial hygiene experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, safety, engineering, or related degree with minimum 2 years professional industrial hygiene or related experience
  • Highly motivated, customer centered, self-starter capable of working with limited direct oversight
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to think strategically and work towards continual improvement of internal processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), physically perform all tasks in the field, and pass hair drug test and physical
  • Valid driver’s license (MPC determines valid status)
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without need for future VISA sponsorship
  • Ability to work schedules 9/80, 5/40 or 4/10, with after hours calls several times a quarter and support TAR/Outages at least three times a year; business hours start at 7 AM
  • Travel requirement of 5% or less
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Able to obtain a TWIC Card
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene
  • Certified Safety Professional

Responsibilities

  • Provide support as the point of contact for an operations area team on all safety issues
  • Support refinery emergency response efforts as part of the Incident Command structure
  • Provide safety related input in the development and review of operating procedures
  • Serve as an advocate for first line employees to help them safely complete work
  • Conduct exposure assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, indoor air quality investigations, response to employee concerns, air monitoring during emergency responses, and recommend corrective action to minimize exposure risk during routine operations, turnarounds, and capital projects
  • Collect, review, document, and summarize exposure assessment and monitoring data to comply with legal and corporate requirements using industrial hygiene databases; identify potential health stressors and determine need for and effectiveness of exposure control methods
  • Prepare and maintain standards, procedures, and training for industrial hygiene related topics to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
  • Maintain and update exposure based medical surveillance programs
  • Manage and maintain industrial hygiene equipment and associated software
  • Conduct industrial hygiene audits following the MPC collaborative audit process
  • Serve as Corporate and local subject matter expert in chemical, physical, and biological agent exposure control, emergency response air monitoring techniques, PPE, and Industrial Hygiene sampling equipment
  • Responsible for management of all Industrial Hygiene programs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Industrial HygieneExposure AssessmentsAir MonitoringIndoor Air QualityEmergency ResponseMedical SurveillanceIH DatabasesSafety AuditsRegulatory ComplianceIncident CommandTurnaround Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum education and experience requirements for this role?

A High School diploma or GED with minimum 5 years professional industrial hygiene experience is required, or a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, safety, engineering, or a related degree with minimum of 2 years professional industrial hygiene or related experience.

What work schedules are available for this position?

The available schedules are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/10, with business hour start time at 7 AM; after hours calls are required several times a quarter and support for TAR/Outages at least three times a year.

What is the location of this job?

The position is located at the Marathon Martinez Renewable Facility in Martinez, California.

What key skills and qualities are needed for this role?

Candidates must be highly motivated, customer centered, self-starters capable of working with limited direct oversight, with excellent organization skills, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and strategic thinking for continual improvement.

What is the company culture like at MPC?

MPC is committed to being a great place to work that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Volatility in crude oil prices can impact MPC's profitability.
Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for MPC.
The rise of electric vehicles could reduce demand for MPC's gasoline products.

Differentiation

MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
The company has a strong integrated business model from refining to retail.
MPC's midstream operations through MPLX LP enhance its supply chain control.

Upsides

MPC's focus on operational excellence ensures competitive advantage and profitability.
Recognition for energy efficiency by the EPA highlights MPC's commitment to sustainability.
MPC's extensive retail network strengthens its market presence and customer reach.

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