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Senior Asphalt Technologist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2025

About the role

An exciting career awaits you


At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary 

This position is part of Asphalt Value Chain, Asphalt Technology East located in Findlay, OH, 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. 

Skills 

Accountability  

Business Acumen  

Commercial Awareness  

Communication  

Critical Thinking  

Decision Making  

Developing Partnerships  

Innovation  

Leadership & Mentoring  

Quality Management  

Results Driven  

Teamwork  

Relocation: Available 

Location: Findlay, OH

Estimated Travel: up to 20%.

 

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00017836

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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