Life at Motiva
Putting our people-first philosophy into action
A Place Where People Matter
Our employees are the heart of Motiva’s operations and our greatest asset. Daily, we live out our values of doing the right thing, working as one Motiva, acting with empowerment, and delivering excellence. We strive to foster a sense of belonging, support everyone’s strengths, and attract and retain diverse talent through a strong rewards package and engagement programs.
Motiva places a strong emphasis on employee engagement, recognizing that it is crucial for fostering a positive work environment and driving the company's success. Motiva's robust employee engagement program includes activities and events that build work networks, foster pride in working for Motiva, and support diversity awareness and networking events in the industry.
200 volunteer opportunities annually
20+ inclusion ambassadors
100+ employee events annually
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Benefits
Benefits
We take pride in ensuring our employees and family members are supported both inside and outside the workplace. Our total rewards package includes flexible scheduling options, health and wellness programs, competitive salary and performance bonuses, comprehensive pension and savings plans, and family-friendly benefits.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We value inclusivity and diversity of people and ideas, which enables us to attract, develop, and retain outstanding talent who embody our core values and advance our business objectives. We are building an inclusive workforce by ensuring our employees have the necessary training, tools, and awareness to support an equitable, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
Our workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion program, RISE, underscores the values of Respect, Inclusion, Support, and Equity after which it has been named. These values are deeply ingrained in our core values of doing the right thing and empowering people. This program, through inclusion ambassadors, regular programming, and external partnerships, aims to:
Foster a sense of belonging for all employees
Support everyone’s strengths and contributions
Attract strong, diverse candidates and retain talent
Establish initiatives, policies, and practices that support employee development
Women’s Network
Motiva is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment and strives to create opportunities for professional development, mentorship, networking, and community engagement. Our Women’s Network – Women Empowered “WE” – is open to all employees and hosts quarterly events to help female employees and their allies thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential, both in their professional and personal lives.
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In the Community
Volunteerism
From educational outreach and environmental stewardship to community development efforts and charitable giving, our employees do more than pursue a career, they strive to make a difference in our local communities. Motiva matches employee charitable giving through our Matching Gifts Program and empowers employees to lead volunteer activities through the Motiva Volunteer Council.
Team Motiva
Get a look at life at Motiva and meet the people behind our operations who make success happen. Learn how our diverse backgrounds and unique experiences enable Motiva to deliver excellence in everything we do.
2023 Motiva Awards Winners
Winners of our 2023 Motiva Awards, Motiva's highest award, reflect back on the achievements that enable us to produce energy responsibly.
Wing Madness Cook-Off
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex’s cook-off, featuring 25 teams and tasty wings, finger foods, and desserts.
Family Fun Day 2024
More than 1,500 employees and family members gathered at the Houston Zoo. We met animals, played games, rode the carousel, and enjoyed snow cones.
Kelly Stanley
Planning, Scheduling and Programs Team Lead Kelly Stanley shares his favorite thing about coming to work every day and creating a strong safety culture.
Intern Perspectives
Interns from across Motiva share their perspective on our summer internship program and the real-world experiences they've gained.
Sterling Gregg
Tank Group Supervisor Sterling Gregg shares how he is able to positively influence people’s lives and why he is proud to work at Motiva.
