Environmental Specialist

An exciting career awaits you 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. Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opening for an Environmental Specialist at its refinery located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is located in the Health, Environmental & Safety (HES) organization and reports to the Environmental Manager. This position does include relocation. Overview The Environmental Specialist provides environmental support to the refinery operations primarily in the areas of air compliance, air permitting, compliance reporting, emissions reporting, and general environmental compliance. Responsible for providing day-to-day support on environmental compliance issues and in developing, managing, and improving environmental compliance systems. Prepares or assists environmental staff in the preparation of reports required by environmental permits and applicable environmental regulations/rules. Responsible for regulatory interpretation and developing compliance strategies to meet applicable regulations and associated record keeping requirements. Position requires close interaction with operations and maintenance personnel, project engineers, regulators, and public. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. 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. 2. Designs and/or reviews engineering designs and cost estimates for environmental equipment or systems; determines engineering specifications and recommends equipment, as required. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Develops environmental information, manuals, training material and programs; informs employees of related policies and procedures; conducts appropriate training sessions. 6. Represents the Company with appropriate trade associations, industry work groups and regulatory agencies. Serve as technical resource to Government Affairs in contact with elected officials. Maintains a working knowledge of issues and key Industry contacts, directs activities and budgets, and disseminates pertinent information. 7. Maintains sufficient professional expertise and proficiency in discipline to achieve Company expectations and perform technical assignments. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED required with 10 years of relevant environ mental experience in a process industry (e.g. refining, midstream, petrochemical or other heavy industrial); or Bachelor’s degree in a HES related field with 5 years relevant environmental experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years relevant environmental experience • Ability to monitor compliance with environmental regulations • Ability to develop business acumen and technical knowledge • Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. • A valid driver’s license is required. PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or GED required with fifteen (15) years of relevant environmental experience in process industry (e.g., refining, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial), or bachelor’s degree in a HESS related field, Engineering degree, or advanced degree with seven (7) years of relevant environmental experience. • Detailed knowledge on current and proposed environmental rules and regulations with the ability to communicate impact plans to local leadership for budget development. • Ability to review engineering designs and specifications to ensure compliance with appropriate environmental rules and regulations. • Comprehensive knowledge of facilities and relationships with environmental rules and regulations with the ability to initiate steps that will avoid reoccurrence of environmental problems. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and planning skills, facilitation skills, computer skills • Refining or chemical industry experience • Experience with federal and state air regulations. • Air permitting experience As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Additional locations: Job Requisition ID: 00023112 Location Address: 474 W 900 N 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.