Right of Way Specialist

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. 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. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) offers challenging opportunities and meaningful hands-on experiences for those who want professional growth. The following core values guide Marathon Petroleum's approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Employees at Marathon Petroleum are contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. Marathon Petroleum believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line. POSITION SUMMARY: Marathon Pipe Line (MPL) ROW Specialist roles and responsibilities include establishing and maintaining positive relations with landowners, municipalities, and agencies; negotiating agreements, enforcing land agreements in place, and ensuring compliance with existing agreements; and working with landowners, commercial businesses, contractors, and other company personnel to ensure Company assets are protected. This role may require up to 10% travel (25% if located outside of La Palma office). Our preferred locations are La Palma, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Boise, ID, or San Antonio, TX. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the primary contact for establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and resolving disputes to avoid legal action and media attention. Manages encroachments near company assets to protect them from damage and ensure all rights are preserved. Initiates the interpretation of agreements and easements, enforces restrictions or rights, grants encroachment variances, and interfaces with field personnel, Law, and Management on executed agreements. Supports project work by negotiating and securing pipeline rights-of-way, surface leases, easements, permits, and related agreements to support scope of work. Serves as a support contact for Community Relations, compensation, and claims handling within the Incident Command Structure for Emergency Response efforts. Negotiates and issues damage payments with stakeholders. Provides consultative advice in developing Public Awareness information, policies, plans, and programs, participates in Public Awareness presentations, and supports Public Engagement events. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Two (2) years of related pipeline or ROW experience (contract land agent, in-house ROW or pipeline operations, pipeline project management experience, or title research or documentation) required. TRAVEL & LOCATION: Preferred locations of La Palma, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, Boise, ID, or San Antonio, TX. This role may require up to 10% travel (25% if located outside of the La Palma office). Relocation assistance may be applicable. Valid driver's license required. Location: La Palma, California Job Requisition ID: 00024210 Pay Min/Max: $93,000.00 - $160,300.00 Salary Grade: 10 - 11 Location Address: 6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 500 Additional locations: Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas Education: Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. 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 need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. 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. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. #J-18808-Ljbffr