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POSITION SUMMARY

Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC), the largest petroleum refiner in the United States, is seeking an experienced Chemist for its Refining Analytical and Development (RAD) Department in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.  The individual selected for this position will apply chemometric principles to leverage spectroscopy in the prediction of physical and chemical properties of finished fuels, intermediates, and feedstocks.  Support for combustion testing (knock engine and cetane) is possible.  Depending on the needs of MPC and the RAD department, this position may encompass additional responsibilities.  Therefore, discrete knowledge of MPC finished products and the processes used in their manufacture will be necessary. Skills in troubleshooting, root-cause determination, and written/verbal communication will be paramount for success in this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply chemometrics to various spectroscopy techniques to predict chemical and physical properties of feedstocks, intermediates, and finished products

Support the nationwide network of MPC production facilities and labs in the implementation, application, and maintenance of spectroscopy for property prediction

Analyze various petroleum and renewable materials using industry-standard techniques

Become a technical advisor for the company as part of the spectroscopy team

Leverage knowledge of MPC products and intermediates to support various organizations, such as Law, Marketing, Industrial Hygiene, and the various product quality groups

Extracts pertinent information and concepts from various technical sources and applies them continually in all work assignments

Communicate with others, both within Marathon as well as other industry partners, in written and verbal forms

Promotes a safety culture

Represent RAD at various internal and external cross-functional group meetings

Travel required: <10% initially, but potentially up to 30%

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other related discipline with a minimum of four chemistry courses and two chemistry labs is required.

Five years of experience in the petroleum industry is preferred.

Possession of strong multi-tasking abilities.

Working knowledge of general laboratory instrumentation with an emphasis on petroleum techniques is preferred.

Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written and verbal skills are required.

Is highly motivated and believes in delivering results at both a team-focused and an individual contributor level.

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

Location:

Catlettsburg, Kentucky

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00015408

Location Address:

11631 US Route 23

Education:

Bachelors (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 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 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.