Process Safety Professional

Marathon Petroleum; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a process safety professional to lead safety programs and ensure compliance with PSM and RMP in El Paso, TX. The role involves conducting hazard analyses, risk assessments, and coordinating MOC reviews to mitigate process risks.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, deliver safety training, and support audits and investigations. A engineering or HES degree is preferred, with substantial process industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or HES field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a process industry if no degree is held.
• Strong knowledge of PSM and RMP regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance with PSM and RMP requirements.
• Conduct PHAs, LO PA s, MOC reviews, and risk calibration activities.
• Develop and deliver process safety training and awareness programs.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Support regulatory inspections and safety audits.

Skills

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

PHAs & LOPAs

RAGAGEP

MOC

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum)

Bachelor's degree in Health, Environment, and Safety related field

High school diploma or GED with 5+ years relevant experience

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead process safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance with all elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, as well as conformance with internal and external standards. Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of internal and external standards, including Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). Maintain and continuously improve local and organizational process safety standards and programs.
• Conduct, facilitate, and/or coordinate process safety hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), facility siting studies, Management of Change (MOC) reviews, and risk calibration activities. Collaborate with facility personnel to ensure process safety recommendations are effectively resolved and closed in a timely manner.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve process safety issues and foster a strong process safety culture. Communicate, elevate, and mitigate process safety risks as appropriate. Develop and deliver process safety training and awareness programs.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reporting activities. Critically evaluate investigation findings, root causes, and recommendations to promote organizational learning and prevent recurrence.
• Perform and/or validate process safety event leak calculations and event categorization in accordance with applicable industry standards. Monitor and analyze process safety performance metrics to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement. Develop reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings.
• Lead and coordinate process safety compliance audits, conformance assessments, and assurance activities. Support facilities during regulatory inspections and enforcement actions.
• Participate in industry organizations, forums, and specialty groups to share best practices, stay informed of emerging process safety developments, and advocate for sound regulations and industry standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or a related discipline); OR
• Bachelor's degree in a Health, Environment, and Safety (HES)-related field; OR
• High school diploma or GED with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a process industry (e.g., refining, midstream, petrochemical, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or a related discipline) with at least two (2) years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a Health, Environment, and Safety (HES)-related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a process industry; OR
• High school diploma or GED with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in a process industry.
• Working knowledge of and experience implementing process safety management elements.
• General understanding of process operations, process hazards, corrosion mechanisms, and protective safeguards applicable to assigned facilities and process units.
• Demonstrated ability to apply qualitative and quantitative process safety risk assessment techniques to routine scenarios and processes, including MOCs, PHAs, LOPAs, risk calibration, and facility siting studies.
• Working knowledge of PSM and RMP regulatory requirements, as well as applicable industry standards and recommended practices related to process safety.
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

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

Location: El Paso, Texas

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