Environmental Specialist/Engineer-Waste

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a senior environmental-focused professional to lead waste technology strategy and governance, monitor site performance, and drive regulatory compliance across refinery operations.

You will oversee projects, mentor site teams, manage technology partners, and support business development in collaboration with external partners. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a comprehensive rewards package and a potential discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge on current and proposed environmental rules.
• Ability to communicate impact plans to local leadership for budget development.
• Ability to review engineering designs and specifications for compliance with environmental rules.
• Comprehensive knowledge of facilities and relationships with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Waste Technology Strategy and Governance: lead development and execution of waste technology strategies, business plans, goals, and best practices.
• Site Performance Monitoring and Reporting: participate in audits, develop scorecards, monitor goals, provide KPI updates.
• Technical Support, Optimization, and Troubleshooting: identify and advance waste management projects to improve compliance and performance.
• Regulatory Compliance and Legal Support: develop compliance strategies for environmental regulations and permitting.
• Site Engagement, Training, and Knowledge Sharing: mentor site professionals and oversee meetings/forums.
• Vendor, Consultant, and Technology Partner Management: manage relationships and evaluate technologies.
• Business Development and Innovation Support: identify opportunities through industry engagement and collaboration.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in environmental/engineering

Job description

San Antonio, Texas

El Paso, Texas

Anacortes, Washington

Wilmington, California

Martinez, California

Canton, Ohio

Mandan, North Dakota

Salt Lake City, Utah

Dickinson, North Dakota

Robinson, Illinois

Detroit, Michigan

Carson, California

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

St Paul Park, Minnesota

Garyville, Louisiana

Findlay, Ohio

Texas City, Texas

Kenai, Alaska

Full time

00024284

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 Refining Environmental group seeks to create maximum value for our shareholders through proactive unit optimization, exemplary environmental performance, and achieve “best in class” performance based upon reliability, safety, and environmental compliance. Refining Environmental provides technical expertise, operational support, regulatory knowledge, commercial support, process optimization, and technology support to Marathon’s refineries waste handling operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Waste Technology Strategy and Governance: Lead development and execution of waste technology strategies, business plans, goals, and best practices that support refinery performance and Company objectives.
• Site Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Participate in audits, conduct site reviews, develop scorecards, monitor progress against goals, and provide KPI, performance monitor, weekly, monthly, and senior management updates on waste-related performance, environmental issues, and initiatives.
• Technical Support, Optimization, and Troubleshooting: Identify and advance waste management projects, process improvements, and disposal opportunities that improve compliance, reliability, and operating performance.
• Regulatory Compliance and Legal Support: Develop compliance strategies for environmental regulations, complex project permitting activities, and emerging regulatory requirements; develop regulatory analysis and compliance strategy to assist Legal with regulatory interpretations and rule-related issues.
• Site Engagement, Training, and Knowledge Sharing: Mentor site environmental professionals by providing consistent tools, training, and guidance; oversee annual face-to-face meetings and monthly discussion forums for site waste management personnel.
• Vendor, Consultant, and Technology Partner Management: Manage corporate relationships with vendors, consultants, technology licensors, equipment providers, and suppliers; coordinate consultant activities, review technical work products, support software tool use, and evaluate new treatment and disposal technologies.
• Business Development and Innovation Support: Support business development opportunities and identify innovation opportunities through industry engagement, vendor literature review, technology evaluation, and collaboration with suppliers and external partners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required with fifteen (15) years of relevant environmental experience in process industry (e.g., refining, midstream, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial), or Bachelor’s degree in a HESS related field, Engineering degree, or advanced degree with seven (7) years of relevant environmental experience. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Detailed knowledge on current and proposed environmental rules and regulations with the ability to communicate impact plans to local leadership for budget development.
• Ability to review engineering designs and specifications to ensure compliance with appropriate environmental rules and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of facilities and relationships with environmental rules and regulations with the ability to initiate steps that will avoid reoccurrence of environmental problems.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Technical and operational expertise in process technologies.
• Operations experience including startup, shutdown, optimization and troubleshooting preferred.
• Working knowledge of wastewater and equipment is preferred.

Travel Expected: Up to 50%

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00024284

Pay Min/Max:

$122,900.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade:

12 - 13

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Additional locations:

Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Carson, California, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson, North Dakota, El Paso, Texas, Findlay, Ohio, Garyville, Louisiana, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon 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. 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.