Refining Fire Protection Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Galveston Bay refinery has an opening for a Fire Protection Specialist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensures that all fire suppression systems and fixed fire protection equipment within the Galveston Bay Refinery meets applicable standards such as NFPA, API, and OSHA.

- Works closely with PSM teams, Engineering, Projects and Insurance Risk to ensure that fire protection strategies align with corporate risk tolerance and regulatory expectations. Participates in risk assessments and ensures fire protection considerations are integrated into process safety reviews.

- Develops/Maintains the Galveston Bay Refinery’s inspection, testing, and repair programs for fire protection equipment and systems. Ensures documentation is complete and audit-ready, and that deficiencies are tracked to closure.

- Provides technical expertise for the design, upgrade, and evaluation of fire protection systems, including firewater systems, fixed tank protection, and water spray systems

- Conducts site assessments and reviews incident data to identify deficiencies in emergency response capabilities, equipment coverage, and personnel training. Develops both short- and long-term mitigation plans to address these gaps.

- Provides technical expertise during incident investigations involving fires, explosions, or loss of containment. Develops root cause analyses and translates findings into actionable improvements across the enterprise. Facilitates the sharing of lessons learned to prevent recurrence at other sites.

- Interacts with external regulatory agencies and auditors as necessary.

- Ensures that fire protection systems are not only technically sound but also cost-effective. Balances safety requirements with capital and operational budget constraints.

- Successful candidate may participate on refinery emergency response team but not required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology is required. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

- 4 years experience in fire and/or safety within industry. Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.

- A valid driver's license is required.

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

Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00018470

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,

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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.