Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist

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Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist

Job Summary

 

The Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility located in Martinez, California is seeking a Refinery Operations Excellence Specialist who will support Operations Excellence Management Systems including procedures, troubleshooting, training, change management, investigations, audits, turnarounds, and project support.

The available onsite schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40; after hours support and support of maintenance outages are required.

(This posting is for all area teams. The selected candidate may be assigned to cover Renewable Fuels (RF), Product Controls (PC) Logistics, or Cogen operations area teams.)

Key Responsibilities

• Strives to develop expertise in company and site policies/programs in support of Area Team operations.
• Develops, updates, and maintains Operating Procedures in compliance with regulatory, corporate, and local standards.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes, provides training to affected personnel on changes, and updates relevant Operations documents.
• Manages operator round database and hardware requirements in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Supports operator training requirements in accordance with the Operator Training Standard Practice.
• Utilizes operational expertise and soft skills necessary to coach and mentor trainees both during and after training.
• Leads and/or supports incident investigations and subsequent recommendations as required.
• Supports area team turnarounds and project initiatives by ensuring compliance with refining standards, developing staffing plans, participating in worklist development, developing procedures, and adhering to MOC requirements.
• Participates in Hazard and Operability (Hazop) process and Operational Excellence (OpsEx) audits.
• Provides assistance with troubleshooting during periods of abnormal operations or when requested by the Area Team.
• Assists in development and execution of ‘what-if’ drills.
• Capable of qualifying, operating, and covering a console position as necessary.
• Develops the proficiency necessary to assist the Area Team and supporting departments with use of internally established systems including OpsCore, Procedure Accelerator, Go Plant, Equipment Bypass, My Ops (asset Intellect) etc.
• Effectively communicates with multiple levels of the site organization. Displays adaptability and strong prioritization skills.
• This role may be used to support, or assume the responsibilities of the Operations Projects Specialist, Operations Training Specialist, Operations Turnaround Specialist, Operations Shift Supervisor, Operations Refinery Wide Shift Supervisor, and Operations Superintendent role.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least four (4) years of experience in oil refinery operations or renewables facility operations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.·      
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.  
• Travel Requirement is 5%.    
• Must be able to work one of the onsite schedules for the position which are 9/80 or 5/40; after hours support and support of maintenance outages are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous board console operator experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Relocation may be available. https://mympcbenefits.com/relocating/

This job will posted through Sunday, November 8, 2026.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at https://mympcbenefits.com/

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Location:

Martinez, California

Job Requisition ID:

00024831

Pay Min/Max:

$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

150 Solano Way

Additional locations:

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 [email protected]. 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 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.