Environmental Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Jal, NM

About The Position

This position’s primary focus is to support environmental compliance requirements and various stakeholder requests associated with Delaware Basin Sour Gas Processing & Gathering Operations in Southeastern New Mexico.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required with 10 years of relevant environmental 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
Valid Driver's License Required.

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 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.
Maintains sufficient professional expertise and proficiency in discipline to achieve Company expectations and perform technical assignments.