Process Safety Professional

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

1d•$106,900 - $184,300•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Overview The Logistics & Storage Environmental, Safety, Security and Product Quality (L&S ESS&PQ) department is searching for an enthusiastic and team-oriented individual who wants to develop both technically and as a leader in process safety. We are seeking candidates who work well with different teams, have strong communication skills in both speaking and writing, and enjoy contributing to a fast-paced team environment. This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Our preferred candidate location would be Findlay, OH, Salt Lake City, UT, or La Palma, CA, however this position can be based at any L&S location.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED with 10 years of relevant experience within a process industry (e.g., refining, midstream or petrochemical) OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum or related) with two (2) years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in HES-related field with five (5) years of relevant experience in a process industry.
Working knowledge and experience implementing process safety elements.
General understanding and application of the process, process hazards, corrosion mechanisms and safeguards for the type of facility/unit(s) assigned.
Understands and applies qualitative and quantitative process safety risk evaluation methods on simple scenarios and processes (e.g., MOC, PHA, LOPA, risk calibration, facility siting).
Understands PSM and RMP regulatory requirements as well as industry-recommended practices related to process safety.
A valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

Leads incident investigations across L&S and other MPC or MPLX components as required, conducting comprehensive root cause analyses to prevent recurrence and collaboratively developing actionable recommendations with relevant teams to mitigate future incidents.
Performs and validates process safety leak calculations and categorization; analyzes safety metrics to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement, and develops dashboards and reports to clearly present key metrics and trends.
Develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for the analysis of incident data, Management of Change (MOCs), and audits, aiming to enhance process hazard recognition and leading indicators for proactive prevention of Process Safety events.
Reviews prior recommendations from incident investigations and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to implement a systematic approach that strengthens the effectiveness and execution of corrective actions, thereby supporting efficient resolution of root causes and facilitating prevention of future incidents.
Provides engineering expertise related to hazard identification, facility siting modeling, process hazard analysis (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Risk Management Plans (RMP), ensuring thorough evaluation of technical assumptions and verification of outcomes and risk classifications to maintain compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Regularly collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to deliver technical support, foster productive partnerships, and assist in addressing process safety concerns.
Works closely with personnel throughout MPC and MPLX to devise interim and long-term solutions for mitigating process safety risks and recommendations, ensuring prompt resolution.
Conducts both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and proposes practical mitigation measures with suitable risk reduction levels.
Supports and leads process safety audits and assurance activities; assists facilities during regulatory inspections and enforcement procedures, assessing not only compliance but also the robustness of safety safeguards and inherent process safety risks.
Communicates, escalates, and mitigates process safety risks effectively.