Fire Chief

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Job Summary

The Marathon Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility located in Martinez, CA is seeking an experienced Fire Chief to support the development, maintenance and execution of facility emergency response plans and programs.

The available schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40. After hours calls are required once a week that can be handled over the phone and support of TAR once a year. Current core business hours are 7 AM - 3:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support development, maintenance, and execution of facility emergency response plans and programs.

2. Develop facility fire and emergency response programs and provide direct leadership of fire brigade and operations emergency response measures during an incident.

3. Oversee facility emergency response equipment and maintenance in compliance with regulations and MPC’s mechanical integrity programs.

4. Build máme maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies including local mutual aid partners.

5. Develop and maintain facility fire prevention and response programs and conduct exercises to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

6. Develop and maintain emergency response team training program that ensures competence as defined under National Fire Protection Association.

7. Provide subject matter expertise in Fire Safety, Emergency Response and Preparedness for the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED with minimum 7 years relevant experience such as fire brigade OR a Bachelor’s degree in HES, Emergency Response or other related degree with minimum 4 years relevant experience such as fire brigade.
• Must have detailed knowledge and experience implementing the Incident Command System. Must be able to train, serve and advise multiple positions within the Command System.
• Must have experience with facilitation and support of Exercise Design and Execution at Tiers 1 and 2 levels of IMT management.
• Must have experience with Emergency Preparedness compliance tasks management for multiple regional Federal and State agencies.
• Must be able to lead basic emergency response initiatives.
• Must have experience with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System 400.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel 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.
• The available schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40. After hours calls are required once a week that can be handled over the phone and support of TAR once a year. Current core business hours are 7 AM - 3:30 PM.

Relocation may be available.

Candidates need to respond to emergency calls so candidates must either live within or be able to relocate within 50 miles from the Martinez Renewable Facility.

This job will posted through January 31, 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.

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Martinez, California

Job Requisition :

Pay Min/Max: $ - $ Salary

Grade: 12

Location Address: 150 Solano Way

High School (Required)

Full time

Regular

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