Field Safety - Senior Personal Safety Professional

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Pasadena, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This posting is for a Personal Safety Professional (PSP) reporting to MPL Pasadena Station in Pasadena, Texas. The selected PSP will provide safety oversight and support for MPL Houston Region assets (Pasadena Area/West Texas Area) and Transport and Rail field support for Galveston Bay Sulfur Fleet. This position will work very closely with MPL Leadership and Operations to achieve safety goals and objectives. The Personal Safety Professional will be involved in the day-to-day operational activities as well as project-related work to ensure the safety of all personnel and contractors. Participation and involvement in the monthly safety meetings/initiatives, project review activities, safety training and auditing will be a significant portion of the Personal Safety Professional’s responsibilities. This position may also be involved in safety program management. The Personal Safety Professional will be expected to participate in Emergency Response events and drills. Due to the geographical distance and the need to provide support across multiple Regions and Areas, the Personal Safety Professional will need to be effective at self-management. The Personal Safety Professional will report to the Personal Safety Manager, Erika Distel. This position is part of a progression and is posted at a P-level 3.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required with 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in (Safety Management, Occupational Health, Engineering or related field) with 4 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage complex projects with limited support.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Ability to identify risk and implement mitigations based on knowledge of the business.
• Strong oil & gas operations and/or safety background is preferred.
• Travel is estimated at 20 - 25% but is subject to change depending on operational needs.
• Pending business needs, asset growth and resource fluctuation, the position coverage areas (outside of the host area) may change to support the business.
• A driver's license is required
• A successful candidate will be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Nice To Haves

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly safety meeting and assist operations with continuously improving the quality and value of their safety meetings.
• Provide safety training and Life Critical skill evaluation, when necessary, to employees.
• Continuously assess safety risks within project scope and facilities. Develop and execute necessary risk mitigation plans.
• Engage in project-related work by participating in the review and approval of Commissioning Decommission and Recommission Plans, Management Of Change, Energy Isolation and other safety support plans.
• Support Safety programs (Life Critical, Contractor Safety, Industrial Hygiene, AWARE etc.) in the execution of field work.
• Review tasks such as Life Critical, work permitting, excavations and lift plans; correcting deficiencies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Engage in audits and job site visits to identify and mitigate hazards and ensure compliance/conformance issues.
• Provide input in the development and review of operations and safety procedures and standards.
• Serve as an advocate for front-line employees to support, educate and help them work safely.
• Respond to emergency response events and serve within the incident command structure (ICS) to provide air monitoring, development of health and safety plans, and other actions as needed.
• Other responsibilities/duties as assigned.
• Support operations in maintaining or pursuing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED