Senior Asphalt Technologist

mpc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking an engineer to join the Asphalt Value Chain team in Tempe, AZ. The role supports product development, commercial activities, production, quality control, customer satisfaction and economic optimization of asphalt and heavy oil products.

The position is part of a job family with multiple grades; place at level commensurate with experience. Requires a bachelor’s in engineering, science or chemistry and at least four years in the industry. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or related discipline required.
• Four (4) years of industry related experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills; able to translate complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control standards and investigations related to quality incidents.
• Maintain technical expertise on asphalt binder, emulsions, hot mix asphalt and roofing.
• Engage with industry partners and government agencies; build relations with workgroups.
• Respond to technical issues regarding product specifications and performance.

Skills

Quality control

Technical communication

Asphalt formulations

Project development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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.

Position Summary

This position is part of Asphalt Value Chain, Asphalt Technology West located in Tempe, AZ and reports to the Asphalt Technology Director. As part of the team, the selected candidate will play an integral role in product development, commercial support, production, quality control, customer satisfaction, and economic optimization of Asphalt and Heavy Oil products. Supported products include Performance Graded Asphalt Binders, Polymer Modified Asphalt Binders, Emulsified Asphalts, Cutback Asphalts, Roofing Asphalts, and Industrial Asphalts.

** This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a location and level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Plays an active role in providing quality oversight and maintaining quality control standards and procedures. Supports or leads investigations related to significant quality incidents.
• Maintains a high-level of technical expertise on the formulation and application of asphalt products including asphalt binder and emulsions, as well as hot mix asphalt and roofing.
• Maintains a high-level of engagement in industry innovations, technical developments, and ongoing research efforts. Works with external partners to build and maintain relationships with government agencies and industry workgroups.
• Responds to technical issues related to customer satisfaction concerning product specification and performance, product advantages and/or competition.
• Utilizes technology and market trends to develop new products, optimize existing products, and improve existing processes, including the development of capital projects.
• Collaborates with internal business partners to support optimal asphalt and heavy oil production through transportation, storage, and sales.
• Effectively communicates complex technical ideas in simple terms to diverse audiences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or related discipline required.
• Four (4) years of industry related experience.

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

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Job Requisition ID: 00024232

Location Address: 1250 West Washington Street, Ste 401

Education: Bachelors (Required)

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, citizenshipor any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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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.