Step 1: Requirements for Working at the Refinery
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
- Contractors requiring entry to any Kenai MPC facility must be current in their companies drug and alcohol testing program.
Background Check Requirements
Contract Employees must pass a background security check through OSCA or DISA.
Contractor Orientation Requirements
All contractor workers must successfully complete the Refinery site-specific Contractor Safety Orientation training online, prior to coming on site/obtaining a badge.
current accepted H&S Training cards:
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- Arctic Slope Safety – valid for 1 year
- Basic Plus
- CITS – valid for 1 year
- C-Stop (online) – valid for 2 years
- HAZWOPER / HAZMAT – valid for 1 year
- North slope Training Council (NSTC) – Valid for 1 year
- OSHA 10 / 30 – valid for 3 years
- OSHA Hazwoper – valid for 1 year
- Pacific Northwest Safety Training – valid for 3 years
- Refinery Safety Overview – valid for 3 years
- Safety Council – valid for 3 years
- Approved Company Specific Training – valid for 1 year
Other general industry safety cards may be approved through Kenai’s safety department.
Contact the Badging Officer with questions regarding Contractor Orientation at (908) 776-4201.
Refinery Specific Access/ID Badge Requirements
Contractors must be “safety status met” in ISNetworld or have a pre-approved variance prior to entry.
The following is required and will be verified by Refinery Security prior to issuing the Refinery access ID card:
- Drug & Alcohol testing compliance,
- Background Check, and
- Successful completion of the site-specific orientation, and
- Health and Safety training defined in Contractor Orientation Requirements.
NOTE: Individuals must present a valid picture ID to receive their Refinery access ID
card.
Contractor employees must always keep the Refinery Access ID Card in their
possession while on Refinery Property.
Step 2: What to Know before Coming Onsite
Smoking Policy
The Kenai Refinery is a smoke-free facility. Smoking or vaping is not permitted on site.
Drug/Alcohol/Weapon Policy
Illegal drugs and unauthorized alcohol, weapons and unauthorized firearms are prohibited on refinery property. All individuals are subject to search while on company property.
Facial Hair Policy
All contractors in a respiratory protection program must comply with OSHA 1910.134 (g)(1)(i)(A) & (B) and report to work every day in ready condition (see A, B below) to don a respirator.
A.)All contractor employees who are in their company’s RPP and would be required to wear a respirator to work under a MPC Safe Work Permit, must keep facial hair maintained in a manner that complies with MPC Policy.
B.) All contractors, vendors, consultants, visitors, etc. not in their company’s RPP or who will not be required or expected to wear a respirator in the performance of their duties at Kenai, will not be required to keep facial hair maintained in a manner that complies with MPC Policy.
Cell Phones/Electronic Device Policy
- A Hot Work permit is required for Cell Phone use in all process areas unless the cell phone is in an approved, spark-proof case.
- Use of a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited on Kenai Refinery property.
PPE
The following PPE is required for entry into a process unit and/or tank farm area(s):
- Hard Hat
- Chemical Goggles - Available on Person
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- NFPA 2112 FR Clothing
- Gloves - Min - Cut Level 3 Glove for work in Refinery Tank Farm
- Personal H2S Monitor
- Safety Toed Shoe with a defined heel
Certain areas/jobs may require additional PPE which shall be worn in accordance with posted signs or as stated on the Safe Work Permit.
NOTE: Contractor PPE is not supplied by Marathon Petroleum Company LP.
Safety One
Please view this video that best describes the fundamental pillars of MPC’s safety culture. If you have any questions or want more information please contact the Site Safety Supervisor for information.