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Training Specialist

Job Summary

The Marathon Kenai Refinery, located in Kenai, Alaska, is looking for a Training Specialist who is a highly motivated individual interested in coordinating, developing, teaching, supporting and documenting training activities across all departments. This position reports to the Personal Safety Manager.  A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to coordinate multiple projects aimed at engaging a diverse workforce in actively owning their learning and development.  They will also possess excellent communication, organizational, and technical skills. 

The available onsite schedule for the position which is a 9/80 and support of TAR once every 3 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate training programs at the refinery by working with department representatives and external vendors to schedule and provide quality training classes ensuring customer needs and regulatory requirements are met.

• Work with employees, leaders and various subject matter experts to identify training needs.

• Perform administrative support for all daily Learning Management System activities as needed.

• Generate and use reports and statistics as needed to help drive training participation and completions.

• Communicate to employees and leaders about upcoming training events and learning exceptions.

• Assist and coordinate the dissemination of training information and materials as needed.

• Generate reports as needed during audits.

• Prepare tasks for all training events.

• Maintain an awareness level of MPC and governmental regulations.

• Maintain employee electronic training records system

• Prepare orientation on programs for new hourly and salary employees.

• Develop and deliver in-house training programs, classes, exams and evaluations.

• Active member on the Kenai Emergency Response Team.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Must have five (5) years of experience.

• Must be proficiency, including Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Must be willing to be an active member on the Kenai Emergency Response Team.

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to deliver training and engage stakeholders.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery, 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.

• Must be able to work the available onsite schedule for the position which is a 9/80 and support of TAR once every 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area is preferred.

• Proficient with Learning Managing System such as Workday and Instructional Design experience is preferred. 

• Proficient with Power BI & SharePoint experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with digital tools, database management, and e-learning platforms is preferred.

• Knowledge of learning theories, training methods, and content development is preferred.

Relocation is not available. 

This job will posted through May 21, 2026.

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.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at https://mympcbenefits.com/

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Location:

Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021894

Location Address:

54741 Energy Way

Education:

High School (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 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.