Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Martinez, CA

4d•$106,900 - $184,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility in Martinez, California, is seeking a Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist to support Operations Excellence Management Systems, including procedures, troubleshooting, training, change management, investigations, audits, turnarounds, and project support. This posting is for all area teams; the selected candidate may be assigned to Renewable Fuels, Product Controls Logistics, or Cogen operations area teams. The position is onsite on a 9/80 or 5/40 schedule. After-hours support and support of maintenance outages are required, and travel is 5%. The role may also support or assume responsibilities of Operations Projects Specialist, Operations Training Specialist, Operations Turnaround Specialist, Operations Shift Supervisor, Operations Refinery Wide Shift Supervisor, or Operations Superintendent. The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least four years of experience in oil refinery operations or renewables facility operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to wear appropriate refinery PPE, including a respirator, and physically perform all tasks in the field.
Ability to take a hair drug test and physical.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for future visa sponsorship.
Ability to work onsite on a 9/80 or 5/40 schedule, including after-hours support and maintenance outages.

Nice To Haves

Previous board console operator experience is strongly preferred.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in company and site policies and programs supporting Area Team operations.
Develop, update, and maintain Operating Procedures in compliance with regulatory, corporate, and local standards.
Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes, train affected personnel on changes, and update relevant Operations documents.
Manage the operator round database and hardware requirements in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
Support operator training requirements in accordance with the Operator Training Standard Practice.
Coach and mentor trainees during and after training.
Lead or support incident investigations and subsequent recommendations as required.
Support area team turnarounds and project initiatives by ensuring compliance with refining standards, developing staffing plans, participating in worklist development, developing procedures, and adhering to MOC requirements.
Participate in Hazard and Operability (Hazop) processes and Operational Excellence audits.
Assist with troubleshooting during abnormal operations or when requested by the Area Team.
Assist in developing and executing what-if drills.
Qualify, operate, and cover a console position as necessary.
Develop proficiency in internally established systems, including OpsCore, Procedure Accelerator, Go Plant, Equipment Bypass, and My Ops (asset Intellect), to assist the Area Team and supporting departments.
Communicate effectively across multiple levels of the site organization and demonstrate adaptability and strong prioritization skills.
Provide after-hours support and support maintenance outages.
Travel as required; travel requirement is 5%.