Refining Chemist

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a Refining Chemist to oversee laboratory instrumentation and analytical testing, ensuring QA/QC data reliability and regulatory compliance. You will manage day-to-day lab operations, develop SOPs, train technicians, review COAs, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements and maintain safety standards.

This role requires a chemistry degree, laboratory experience, and the ability to work 9/80, 5/40, or 4/1 schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 16 semester hours in chemistry required.
• Two or more years of chemical analysis and laboratory experience required.
• Must be able to wear PPE and work in refinery environment.
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive chemical analysis of water, petroleum, gasoline, solvents and other compounds using standard tests.
• Ensure adherence to good lab practice and quality assurance standards.
• Record and analyze results; issue COAs to internal and external customers.
• Develop procedures to correct unfavorable conditions identified by analysis.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and train personnel on new methods.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Analytical chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Chemistry degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments

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.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opening for a Refining Chemist at its refinery located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Refining Chemist is primarily responsible for instrumentation that provides quality assurance, quality control and analytical chemistry support to guarantee reliability of refinery’s laboratory test data. The Chemist will manage the day-to‑day business of the laboratory to ensure instrumentation is in proper working order and in compliance with regulatory, ASTM and customer requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive chemical analysis of water, petroleum, gasoline, solvents and other compounds to identify elements or determine quantities contained by the use of standard tests and procedures.
• Ensures the laboratory’s operations adhere to the elements of good lab practice and applicable standards of quality control and quality assurance.
• Records and analyzes the results obtained, assembles and summarizes data, issues Certificate of Analysis (COAs) to external and internal customers.
• Recommends procedures to eliminate, solve or correct unfavorable conditions found as a result of analysis.
• Conducts troubleshooting and develops corrective actions to mitigate unfavorable conditions found as a result of analysis and is knowledgeable on instruments in the lab and able to maintain equipment functionality.
• Verifies questionable tests by ensuring proper procedure was applied, checking the equipment and chemical solutions used, and recommending corrections as needed.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and changes in testing methods, equipment and techniques used in the chemical field.
• Becomes acquainted with the latest type of machines handling electronic type analysis, operates such machines and trains others in their operation, takes care of the maintenance and outlines special techniques to be used for their operation.
• Writes and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Develops training technicians and ensures compliance with MPC Lab Training Standards.
• Acts as a liaison between the laboratory and other stakeholders in the company.
• Installs, documents, and trains laboratory personnel on new procedures or analytical methods.
• Routinely reviews and updates statistical quality control (SQC) charts, and reviews raw data and instrument logbooks for abnormalities, trends or other leading indicators that could cause a future out of control condition.
• Leads special projects, assignments (e.g., new equipment, test runs, etc.) and incident investigations.
• Promotes and enforces all regulatory and quality assurance compliance programs.
• Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for each laboratory method (i.e., standard reference materials, spare parts, consumables, etc.).
• Promotes laboratory and refinery safety processes.
• Implements and supports best practices as defined by the Laboratory Manager with respect to product quality management.
• Promotes clear expectations for safe and reliable laboratory operations.
• Must be a team player working cohesively toward a common goal.
• Must be able to communicate with a wide variety of
• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to use a personal computer required, including audiences including management and external vendors.
• Must be adaptable and be able to respond to changing business requirements and priorities.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, email and database applications.
• Must be able to work one of the available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree with 16 hours of college-level chemistry required. Chemistry Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years or more of chemical analysis and laboratory experience required.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator, SCBA, etc.) to be able to perform all tasks in the field.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future A valid driver’s license is required
• Must have basic understanding of the composition, properties, reactions, and structures of chemical substances.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work with mathematical concepts and solve practical problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years or more of chemical analysis and laboratory experience required.
• Familiar with the oil refining process is preferred.
• Familiar with refining analytical methods (physical properties, chromatography, water testing, elemental analysis, and octane numbers) is preferred.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Requisition ID: 00024025

Location Address: 474 W 900 N

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. 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.

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.