Senior Environmental Specialist/Engineer (LDAR)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Canonsburg, PA, is seeking an Advanced Environmental Specialist to support the LDAR program and broader environmental compliance across NG/NGL operations. This role collaborates with facility personnel, engineering, and procurement to ensure programs are effectively implemented and maintained.

You will lead QA/QC reviews, monitor regulatory trends, and serve as DEI Lead for NG&NGL, with opportunities to influence budgeting and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 15 years environmental experience in process industries or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Detailed knowledge of current environmental rules/regulations with ability to communicate impact plans to local leadership.
• Ability to review engineering designs to ensure compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of facilities and relationships with environmental regulations; ability to initiate corrective steps.
• Experience with Power BI preferred or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate-level LDAR activities across all business units.
• Assist in developing and maintaining corporate LDAR procedures.
• Collaborate with facility personnel, engineering, and procurement to implement programs.
• Compile and review regulatory compliance data and oversee QA/QC for LDAR programs.
• Monitor trends, identify issues, and develop practical solutions for leadership.
• Prepare, support, and perform QA/QC reviews of reports to regulatory agencies.
• Lead USEPA Super Emitter Program activities.
• Drive environmental compliance improvements across NG&NGL operations.
• Serve as DEI Lead for NG&NGL, reporting to Environmental Director.

Skills

LDAR program management

Regulatory compliance

QA/QC

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

DEI leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 15 years environmental exp

Bachelor's in HES/Engineering/related field or advanced degree with 7 years experience

Tools

Power BI

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

The Advanced Environmental Specialist supports the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program and broader environmental compliance activities across Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids (NG&NGL) operations.

Candidate may be located in any available MPLX location.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate-level LDAR activities across all business units.
• Assist in developing and maintaining corporate LDAR procedures.
• Collaborate with facility personnel, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure programs are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Compile and review regulatory compliance data and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for LDAR programs.
• Monitor trends, identify potential issues, and develop practical solutions for leadership review.
• Prepare, support, and perform QA/QC reviews of reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
• USEPA Super Emitter Program lead
• Work collaboratively within the Environmental Department, drive results, and recommend improvements that strengthen environmental compliance across NG&NGL operations.
• Serve as the DEI Lead for NG&NGL, reporting to the Environmental Director.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required with 15 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, Engineering degree, or advanced degree with 7 years relevant environmental experience
• 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
• Experience with Power BI is preferred, or willingness to learn.

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

Location

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Additional locations

Cadiz, Ohio, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Houston, Texas, Jal, New Mexico, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Texas

Location Address

4600 Jbarry Ct Ste 500

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,

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.