Environmental Specialist

drive for MPC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking an Environmental Professional in Catlettsburg, KY to support regulatory programs for air, water and waste. You will work with Operations and Maintenance to ensure compliant practices and provide guidance across teams.

The role includes audits, permit management, training, and interaction with regulatory agencies, reporting to the Environmental Manager within the HES&S team. A relevant degree or diploma with experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of relevant environmental experience in a process industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a HES related field with no relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with no relevant experience required.
• Conceptual knowledge of environmental compliance and regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements environmental policies and guidelines, advising managers on goals and requirements.
• Designs or reviews environmental equipment or systems; determines specifications and recommends equipment.
• Identifies and investigates environmental issues; initiates steps to prevent recurrences and communicates with senior management.
• Maintains knowledge of environmental laws and regulations; assists with regulatory impact assessments and permit submissions.
• Develops training materials and conducts appropriate training sessions.
• Represents the Company with trade associations and regulatory agencies; serves as a technical resource in Government Affairs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental audits

Training on environmental topics

Budget inputs

Regulatory agency interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HES related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Environmental Specialist### Environmental SpecialistApply: Catlettsburg, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 3, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 00024839# **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.## **POSITION SUMMARY:**The Environmental Professional position (located in Catlettsburg, KY) will support the environmental compliance efforts for the refinery. As a member of the HES&S team, the Environmental Professional provides technical guidance on regulatory programs including air, water and waste. The Environmental Professional teams with Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure compliant practices. Some duties include conducting environmental audits, providing training on environmental-related topics, evaluating project and maintenance activities, obtaining and maintaining operating permits, interacting with regulatory agencies and participating in emergency preparedness. This position will report to the Environmental Manager. **KEY 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. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** * 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.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Catlettsburg, KentuckyAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00024839Location Address:11631 US Route 23Education:Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.