Detroit Refinery

Detroit Refinery lit up at night

Step 1: Requirements for Working at the Refinery

Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements

The Michigan Refining Division of Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) has established partnerships with DISA and ASAPcheck to ensure compliance with its Drug and Alcohol Program. All contract employees are required to be enrolled in one (1) of these MPC-approved drug and alcohol testing programs as a condition of accessing the facility for any work-related purpose. Failure to maintain enrollment in an approved program will result in denial of site access.

DISA

  • DISA Contractors Consortium Urine and Breath Alcohol (DCCHA) policy; including subsequent random testing; and
  • DISA Contractor Consortium Hair Testing (DCCHT) Policy

Website: www.disa.com

Client Support:

To open an account with DISA please call or email DISA Sales Department:

ASAPcheck

  • THC-Waiver Approved Drug Consortium; and
  • The ASAP Marathon Contractor Consortium Policy (ASAPMCCHT); including Hair, Urine and Breath Alcohol testing.

Website: www.asapcheck.com

To open an account with ASAPcheck, please contact:

Employers are strongly encouraged to verify the compliance status of their employees prior to arrival at the refinery for their initial day of work. Verification can be completed by accessing the website of the selected approved testing provider.

Contract employees should allow sufficient time for processing all required testing prior to their planned refinery start date; a minimum of two (2) weeks is recommended. The refinery maintains a random testing program as part of its ongoing compliance requirements.

All contract employees are required to attain and maintain compliance (“green light” status) within one of the two approved consortiums listed above prior to entering the refinery. Individuals who do not maintain “green light” status in an approved consortium will not be authorized to perform work onsite.

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Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements

The Michigan Refining Division of Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) has established partnerships with DISA and ASAPcheck to ensure compliance with its Drug and Alcohol Program. All contract employees are required to be enrolled in one (1) of these MPC-approved drug and alcohol testing programs as a condition of accessing the facility for any work-related purpose. Failure to maintain enrollment in an approved program will result in denial of site access.

DISA

  • DISA Contractors Consortium Urine and Breath Alcohol (DCCHA) policy; including subsequent random testing; and
  • DISA Contractor Consortium Hair Testing (DCCHT) Policy

Website: www.disa.com

Client Support:

To open an account with DISA please call or email DISA Sales Department:

ASAPcheck

  • THC-Waiver Approved Drug Consortium; and
  • The ASAP Marathon Contractor Consortium Policy (ASAPMCCHT); including Hair, Urine and Breath Alcohol testing.

Website: www.asapcheck.com

To open an account with ASAPcheck, please contact:

Employers are strongly encouraged to verify the compliance status of their employees prior to arrival at the refinery for their initial day of work. Verification can be completed by accessing the website of the selected approved testing provider.

Contract employees should allow sufficient time for processing all required testing prior to their planned refinery start date; a minimum of two (2) weeks is recommended. The refinery maintains a random testing program as part of its ongoing compliance requirements.

All contract employees are required to attain and maintain compliance (“green light” status) within one of the two approved consortiums listed above prior to entering the refinery. Individuals who do not maintain “green light” status in an approved consortium will not be authorized to perform work onsite.

Background Check Requirements

Contract Employees must pass a background security check from one of the following background check providers: 

Contract Employee background checks will include:

  • Social Security Number report;
    Motor vehicle report (optional);
    USA Patriot Search; and
    Seven (7) year residence history of County Criminal Reports limited to felony and misdemeanor convictions that predate the report by seven (7) years or less. The date of seven (7) year residence history will be from the date of completion of sentence or final disposition.
     

MPC only accepts Contract Employee background check cut scores between 00-02 as passing scores.  Any Contract Employee background check cut score of 03 or higher will not be granted unescorted access.  Background Checks are good for two (2) years from their order date. Contract Employees are responsible for making sure their background 

 

If a Contract Employee has been issued a score of “fail” and believes that the result is not accurate, the responsibility to resolve the issue is with Contract Employee, Contract Employer and the Contractor Background Check Company.

 

Orientation Requirements to Gain Access to the Detroit Refinery

Changes Effective February 1, 2023

Courses Required – “MPC Essentials” and “Detroit Essentials”

1. MPC Essentials - (approximately 1.5 hour) will provide an overview of MPC Life Critical policies.
     a. At the end of the module, users must complete a final exam to receive completion credit.
     b. Completion of MPC Essentials is required annually and to work in any MPC Refinery.

2. Detroit Essentials - (approximately 40 minutes) will provide an orientation to the Detroit Refinery's HESS (Health, Environment, Safety and Security) policies.
     a. At the end of the module, users must complete a final exam to receive completion credit.
     b. Completion of Detroit Essentials is required annually.

  • The Online Safety course are hosted by the Health and Safety Council (HASC) https://www.hasc.com/
  • Contract companies must create an account with the HASC and then register employees to take the required courses through the LINK account. A Quick Start Guide is provided below.
    • Course Codes MPC Essentials – 19MPCESN & Detroit Essentials – 19MPCDET
    • Courses are live on-line proctored
    • Can be taken Monday – Friday from 7am to 7pm EST
    • Device must have a camera
    • ID is required by the employee

Registering for Live online Proctoring Course - Click Here

Contractors will be allowed to obtain an access badge after they successfully complete the MPC Essentials, Detroit Essentials orientation, provide proof of completion of all other entry requirements (DISA, DCRMP, etc.) and complete an on-site verification test.

Safety Orientation Expiration Details

  • For both courses, workers will have to retake the courses before the end of the month, 1 year from the date they last took it.
    • Example: Last date employee took class was 2/10/2023, employee would need to take course again by the last day of February 2024.

Refinery Access ID Card
Refinery access ID cards can be obtained at the Marathon Lenel Office at:

910 South Dix Street
Detroit, MI 48217

The following criteria will be verified prior to issuing the refinery access ID card:

  • DISA Compliance
  • Background Check Compliance
  • Successful completion of the online safety orientation

Individuals must present a valid Government-issued photo ID to receive their refinery access ID card along with the Lenel Packet.

International workers must present a valid worker authorization credential.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

A parking permit is required if you intend to park your vehicle on Marathon property. Contract workers will need to fill out the Contractor Parking Access Form to receive a parking permit that allows them to park their vehicle(s) in a contractor lot. Along with the Contractor Parking Access Form, contract workers need to provide the security with the following items prior to receiving a parking decal:

  1.  Valid government issued driver's license
  2. Current vehicle registration
  3. Current proof of insurance

Forms

All persons interested in becoming contractors at the Marathon refinery in Detroit must complete and submit all of the forms below as discussed in order to come to work at the facility. Your supervisor should assist you in completing the steps required prior to coming on site. 

Additional Resources

Step 2: What to Know before Coming Onsite

Illegal drugs and unauthorized alcohol, weapons and unauthorized firearms are prohibited on refinery property. All individuals are subject to search while on company property.

Alcohol and Drugs

Vehicle Inspection and Search

Beards are prohibited within the refinery. Mustaches and short sideburns are permitted if they do not interfere with the facial seal of protective breathing devices.

General Safety Rules

Respiratory Protection Plan

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 General Duty Use
  • 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.

Onboarding for a Turnaround or Construction Project?

  1. Verify each employee is compliant with all site requirements
  2. Schedule an appointment for each employee at www.mrdbadging.com
         a. Please note that not making an appointment or arriving after your scheduled appointment time may result in longer processing           times. 
         b. Having the badge application and vehicle permit form pre-filled out will save time during badging.

 

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.