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Position Summary

Value Chain Optimization (VCO) has an opening for the position of Planning & Optimization Engineer. This position will report to the Value Chain Optimization Director - North. 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

+ Helps manage 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.

+ Leads collaboration meetings within the value chain to discuss both local and regional economic drivers.

+ Understands how regional plans for multiple refineries are developed, optimized, and executed for multiple refineries using linear programming simulation models.

+ Suggests modifications to 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 and scheduling to align strategies and optimize outcomes. Interfaces with refinery econ groups to get alignment

+ Understands local refinery deliverables and can effectively manage independently. Is trained on some refinery scheduling desks, and understands refinery economics and drivers. Actively pushes execution of operating strategies to ensure compliance with monthly operating plans and changing economics.

+ Develops a depth of understanding of all North refineries, particularly their operating/logistical constraints and economic drivers.

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

+ Four (4) 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

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00019917

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Bachelors: 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.