Refining Chemist

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.

The Galveston Bay Refinery (GBR) has an opening for a Refining Chemist located in Texas City, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical support to ensure laboratory complies with ASTM D6299 laboratory quality control requirements such as, but not limited to, monitoring statistical quality control (SQC) charts, investigating out of control situations, development of SQC samples, monitoring inter-laboratory proficiency testing, and training.

• Reviews and interprets data and testing records and QA/QC data validation.

• Reviews data and instrument logbooks for abnormalities, trends or leading indicators. Promotes and enforces all regulatory and quality assurance compliance programs.

• 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.

• Provides technical, testing and equipment troubleshooting support in the areas of physical analytical and wet chemistry

• Provides analytical support to internal and external clients.

• Responsible for raw materials testing, petroleum product certification, identification of unknowns, environmental monitoring, and EPA compliance testing and stewardship.

• Oversees testing performed by hourly personnel assigned. Monitors test results for compliance with product and operating specifications.

• Coordinates crosscheck testing and maintains associated records

• Coordinates, hosts, and ensures compliance for internal and external laboratory audits.

• Interprets analytical data in assigned area. Performs highly specialized on non-routine testing as required.

• Monitors precision and accuracy of test methods in assigned area. Implements corrections and improvements to test methods, as required.

• Actively participates in departmental safety program. Sets example for safety awareness.

• Ensures that all testing equipment in assigned area is well maintained. Recommends new and replacement equipment necessary to meet refinery quality objectives.

• Maintains professional competency by ongoing training and participation in professional societies

• Works with operations and provides technical assistance to identify, investigate and resolve process discrepancies

• Properly packs and ships hazardous material to outside labs per DOT and IATA Hazardous Shipping requirements.

• Implement ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

• Prepares reports and maintains records in assigned areas.

• Support off-hours duties like plant shutdowns and routine on-call support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science and 4 years related experience is required. ( Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Experience in a QC/production laboratory in the petroleum refining/petrochemical industry is preferred.

• Extensive experience with LIMS, specifically Sample Manager and QC Plus, is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively lead or direct team efforts.

• Familiarity with physical properties testing, gas chromatography, and spectroscopy

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances.

• Understanding of how analytes relate to sample points in the refinery process.

• Ability to use a personal computer required, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, email and database applications.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must be able to work with mathematical concepts and solve practical problems.

• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences including management and external vendors.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and plan multiple work activities with varying deadlines and complexities.

• Ability to respond to changing business requirements and priorities.

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

Location

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations

Job Requisition ID

00014829

Location Address

2401 5th Ave S

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. 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 ~~~ . 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 ~~~ .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.