Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Martinez, CA

3d • 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. The selected candidate may support Renewable Fuels, Product Controls Logistics, or Cogen operations area teams. The position is onsite, with a 9/80 or 5/40 schedule; after-hours support and maintenance-outage support are required. Travel is 5%. This role may also support or assume responsibilities associated with Operations Projects Specialist, Operations Training Specialist, Operations Turnaround Specialist, Operations Shift Supervisor, Operations Refinery Wide Shift Supervisor, and Operations Superintendent roles. The actual position title and pay grade depend on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The listed pay range is $106,900 to $184,300, at Salary Grade 11–12. Relocation may be available.

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 field tasks.
• 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, with after-hours and maintenance-outage support required.

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.
• 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 (OpsEx) audits.
• Assist with troubleshooting during abnormal operations or when requested by the Area Team.
• Assist in developing and executing ‘what-if’ drills.
• Qualify for, 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).
• Communicate effectively with multiple levels of the site organization and demonstrate adaptability and strong prioritization skills.
• Provide after-hours support and support maintenance outages.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
• Relocation may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED