Environmental Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Smithfield, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting Marathon Petroleum's commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence. This role manages key environmental programs, including Air Quality, Waste Management, emissions testing, and regulatory reporting, with a primary focus on preparing and submitting Title V Semi-Annual and Annual Reports. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and implement environmental policies, procedures, and training programs, while providing technical expertise and guidance to operations and leadership.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required with 5 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 no relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with no relevant experience
Conceptual knowledge of environmental compliance and regulatory framework
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in air quality compliance is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Experience in managing environmental programs related to air, water, and waste.
Proficiency in problem-solving and data analysis.
Strong background in environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit Title V Semi-Annual and Annual Reports in a timely manner.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and implement environmental programs, including Waste Management, SPCC, AST, NPDES, and Air Quality.
Develop and conduct environmental training sessions for staff.
Oversee the emissions testing program for engines and heaters.
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.