Senior ESS Compliance Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Regulatory Compliance professional in Oklahoma City to support the NG&NGL regulatory program. The role reports to the Compliance Manager and focuses on PHMSA and state regulatory requirements across MPC assets.

The position requires strong knowledge of applicable regulations, experience in inspections or audits, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks (PHMSA, FMCSA, USCG, EPA, OSHA) and ability to interpret requirements.
• Ability to read, research, and translate regulations for stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversees MPC’s compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (PHMSA, FMCSA, USCG, EPA, OSHA).
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments and enforcement trends.
• Develops and implements standards and controls for regulatory compliance programs.
• Provides SME guidance to internal stakeholders on applicable requirements.
• Acts as primary liaison to regulatory agencies and supports inspections and audits.
• Investigates compliance issues and develops corrective/preventive actions.
• Prepares and submits required regulatory reports.
• Supports audits and tracks corrective action completion.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory oversight

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High school diploma

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.

Job Summary:

This position is in the Regulatory Compliance department of MPLX (NG&NGL) and will report to the Compliance Manager. NG&NGL Regulatory Compliance department provides compliance management, oversight, and support services to NG&NGL assets regulated by the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and other state pipeline safety regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight and management of MPC’s compliance with safety regulatory requirements (e.g., Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.) and conformance with internal/external standards or requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations, regulatory developments, interpretations, and enforcement trends.
• Develops, maintains, and implements standards, guidelines, and other controls for implementation of regulatory requirements and compliance assurance programs.
• Provides subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders regarding applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the point of contact to regulatory agencies and facilitates regulatory inspections and audits.
• Investigates the causes of compliance issues, determining cause and contributing circumstances, and develops corrective and preventative action plans.
• Prepares and submits regulatory reports.
• Supports collaborative audits and tracks audit corrective action recommendations to completion, as applicable.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with ten (10) years of relevant experience, or Associates degree with seven (7) years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of one or more compliance programs or disciplines and understands the applicable regulatory framework.
• Demonstrated ability to read, research, and interpret straightforward regulations or program requirements and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Preferred experience applying PHMSA regulations and applicable state regulations regarding Oklahoma Corporation Commission and TX Railroad Commission.

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

Location:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Location Address:

3010 NW 149th St

Education:

High School (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, 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, click here.

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 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.