Vetting Specialist

MPC is the nation’s fourth-largest refiner and the largest refiner in the Midwest. MPC’s refining, marketing and transportation operations are concentrated primarily in the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast and Gulf Coast regions of the U.S.

The Marine Vetting Specialist is responsible for ensuring the proper, timely and accurate processing of all vetting nominations, in accordance with Marathon Petroleum’s Marine Vetting Policy. The position requires a working knowledge of maritime vetting, maritime inspection practices and chartering operations of both ocean going vessels and inland marine barges and towboats.

- Review vetting nominations for accuracy and completeness - Review USCG PSIX database for past history and any outstanding deficiencies - Review Equasis and Lloyd’s Marine Intelligence databases for vessel and owner history and other relevant information - Verify the validity of USCG Certificate of Responsibility (COFR) and Vessel Response Plan (VRP) - Obtain current SIRE report for the nominated vessels and record relevant data - Review available data to ensure terminal compatibility - Ensure that all data is entered into the Marine Vetting Database in a timely and accurate manner, including links to relevant documents - Request any follow-up documentation from owners and/or third parties - Discuss any concerns regarding acceptability with the Vetting Manager and/or the Marine Vetting team - Communicate the results of the vessel screening to the clients in a timely manner - Coordinate required vessel inspections with the Marine Vetting Team - Assist in management audits of third party vessel operators - Actively participate in team safety meetings and initiatives

- Minimum of three years related experience as an officer in a marine environment, preferably on oil/petroleum tankers or towboats/barges transporting oil/petroleum. In lieu of officer experience, five to ten years of non-officer experience in a related field may be acceptable - Familiarity of US Coast Guard regulations governing vessel inspection, IMO standards and classification society rules - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software - Must be able to obtain TWIC Card and pass Drug Screen - Bachelor degree in a maritime discipline preferred - Current merchant marine license/document is preferred