Inspection Manager

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Refinery - Inspection Manager
Job Summary
The Los Angeles Marathon Refinery located in Carson, CA has an opening for a Refinery Inspection Manager. This position will implement and manage the Division's inspection program for fixed equipment, including the people and processes that assess the current condition. The position will promote Mechanical Integrity and Reliability as well as ensures compliance with regulatory programs, industry standards, Corporate standards, and Division standard practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection planning and execution of all fixed equipment and piping in compliance with jurisdictional requirements, MPC practices and procedures, and industry standards.
• Support work scope development of inspection activities for turnarounds.
• Select contract inspection companies. Manage the planning and execution of work of contract inspection companies.
• Administer the use of inspection data management system (APM). Supervise quality assurance for new fixed equipment and piping installations, replacements, fabrication and repairs including the development of an inspection plan and review of welding procedures and metallurgical design.
• Approve all welding and post weld heat treatment that is performed on fixed equipment and piping. Confirms these processes are in compliance with MPC procedures and practices and industry standards.
• Confirm cathodic protection systems are in place and investigates and implements corrective action for deficiencies on cathodic protection systems.
• Supervise the activities of company Inspectors and/or Inspection Managers. Monitor the activities of contract inspectors.
• Drive comprehensive studies on corrosion and erosion rates to determine damage mechanisms and root causes. Report on excessive conditions and suggest remedial action to protect equipment and materials.
• Direct the development, implementation, and compliance with the Mechanical Integrity sections of OSHA Process Safety Management for fixed equipment. Owns the mechanical integrity program and inspection records for fixed equipment and piping. Maintains training and certifications to state jurisdictional requirements and certifications in applicable API standards.
• Promote the development and implementation of special emphasis inspection programs, e.g. CUI, Sulfidation, LRE.
• Participate in the Fixed Equipment Advisory Group to understand trends in industry and confirm that the refinery is in compliance with changes to MPC procedures and industry standards in relation to fixed equipment and piping.

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience and Skills

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Must have at least 10 years' experience as an Engineer OR Inspector in a refinery and petro-chemical.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
• Must have a valid driver's license. (MPC determines valid status.)
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership skills preferred.
• Experience with APM preferred.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• API certifications preferred. (API 510, API 570, API 653 and CWI).

Relocation is not available.

This job will posted through Nov 1, 2025.
(12:01 AM Nov 2nd)

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

Pay Min/Max:

$137, $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

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 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 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.