Senior Asphalt Technologist

Position Summary: This position is part of Asphalt Value Chain, Asphalt Technology West located in Tempe, AZ and reports to the Asphalt Technology Director. As part of the team, the selected candidate will play an integral role in product development, commercial support, production, quality control, customer satisfaction, and economic optimization of Asphalt and Heavy Oil products. Supported products include Performance Graded Asphalt Binders, Polymer Modified Asphalt Binders, Emulsified Asphalts, Cutback Asphalts, Roofing Asphalts, and Industrial Asphalts.** This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a location and level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities: Plays an active role in providing quality oversight and maintaining quality control standards and procedures. Supports or leads investigations related to significant quality incidents. Maintains a high-level of technical expertise on the formulation and application of asphalt products including asphalt binder and emulsions, as well as hot mix asphalt and roofing. Maintains a high-level of engagement in industry innovations, technical developments, and ongoing research efforts. Works with external partners to build and maintain relationships with government agencies and industry workgroups. Responds to technical issues related to customer satisfaction concerning product specification and performance, product advantages and/or competition. Utilizes technology and market trends to develop new products, optimize existing products, and improve existing processes, including the development of capital projects. Collaborates with internal business partners to support optimal asphalt and heavy oil production through transportation, storage, and sales. Effectively communicates complex technical ideas in simple terms to diverse audiences.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or related discipline required. Four (4) years of industry related experience. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Tempe, Arizona Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00024232 Location Address: 1250 West Washington Street, Ste 401

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. 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.access to health insurancevision insurancedental insurancepaid time off 401k matching programpaid parental leaveeducational reimbursementdiscretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program 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.