Refining Personal Safety Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery has an opening for a Refining Personal Safety Manager responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the refinery’s personal safety and industrial hygiene programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) safety initiatives while fostering a strong culture of safety through visible leadership and employee engagement. The position collaborates closely with operations, engineering, contractors, and site leadership to support emergency preparedness, drive strategic safety improvements, monitor performance metrics, and ensure effective execution of safety programs in a cost‑conscious operating environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages compliance with safety and industrial hygiene regulations, industry practices, and MPC initiatives by developing and supervising the implementation of safety policies and procedures, implementing corporate safety initiatives, and evaluating compliance with safety policies and procedures. Supports site emergency planning and response efforts.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of component processes, engineering controls, administrative controls, injury & illness controls, and new safety developments that will impact the organization including the development and advancement of construction, major projects, and/or turnarounds.
• Drives strategic improvement of internal processes and programs by using strong interpersonal skills to influence individuals and teams. Develops and implements safety and industrial hygiene audit programs and oversees completion of corrective actions resulting from audits.
• Maintains effective leadership and engagement through field presence with employees. Fosters a culture of safety and trust with employees, internal customers, and contractors through collaboration and alignment of goals, programs, and initiatives.
• Maintains safety performance while operating in a cost-effective environment which may include preparing annual and mid-year budgets, monitoring actual safety expenditures, and adjusting budgets as necessary.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPI) for safety and ensures these are communicated to component staff on a routine basis. Develops corrective action plans to maintain KPIs within accepted target ranges.
• Forecasts staffing requirements and coordinates with the ES&S Director on the recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Valid Drivers License is required

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00021487

Pay Min/Max:

$162,700.00 - $243,800.00 Salary

Grade:

14

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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.
 
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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.