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Position Summary

Refinery Value Chain Optimization (RVCO) has an opening for the position of Planning & Optimization Engineer. This position will report to the Value Chain Optimization Director - South. The candidate should expect to perform in an advisory role, work in a team setting with a wide variety of professionals and handle multiple priorities. To be successful, the candidate should be highly motivated with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, and the ability to distill complex concepts into a concise narrative required for stakeholder education. The successful candidate will provide consulting support factoring in the entire value chain to the South Economics and Planning groups and the Commercial Organization.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manages the commercial aspects of regional refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.

+ Demonstrates an advanced understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics for multiple refineries. Able to mentor junior engineers in planning and optimization strategies.

+ Collaborate with Commercial and Refining organizations in the development and execution of Refining Value Chain operating plans to maximize value to MPC. Must be able to drive results to ensure short term and local operating plans are successfully executed, make decisions to resolve routine problems, and evaluate strategic opportunities

+ Assist in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of various modeling, optimization, scheduling, reporting, lost opportunity tracking, and analysis tools and train others on the use of these tools

+ Utilize newly developed tools and collaborate in cross-organizational teams to optimize feedstock selection, logistics, operating plans, and product distribution and placement. As necessary, use Regional LP model to optimize the prompt regional plan

+ Understands how regional plans for multiple refineries are developed, optimized, and executed for multiple refineries using linear programming simulation models. Modifies production plans as needed to adjust to demand/margin changes. Accurately changes modeling constraints to match real life refinery operating constraints. Manages local refinery forecasting independently

+ Leads end-to-end evaluation of buy-or-make cases, from data gathering to final recommendation. Develops sophisticated economic models and sensitivity analyses to assess risk and uncertainty. Collaborates with trading to align strategies and optimize outcomes. Interfaces with refinery leadership to communicate recommendations and gain alignment.

+ Assists managing business risk with timely facilitation and alignment between key stakeholders

+ Works with other regional advisors on operating strategies and regional optimization planning

+ Manages project support cases independently. Possesses a deep understanding of refinery processes and commercial implications. Capable of analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and proposing solutions autonomously.

+ Understands local refinery deliverables and can effectively manage independently. Is trained on some refinery scheduling desks, uses APS to coordinate local refinery material balances and optimizes to improve refinery operating plans. Actively pushing execution of operating strategies to ensure compliance with monthly operating plans and changing economics.

+ Develop a depth of understanding of all South refineries (GVL/GBR), particularly their operating/logistical constraints and economic drivers

Education and Experience

Planning & Optimization Engineer

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

+ Three (3) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.

Senior Planning & Optimization Engineer

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

+ Seven (7) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Communication

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Innovation

Problem Solving

Results Driven

Teamwork

Relocation: Available

Estimated Travel: ~10%

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00016698

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:

Bachelors: Chemical Engineering (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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 would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . 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. 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 https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. 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.