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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking an experienced scheduler at its flagship refinery in Garyville, LA.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing the engineering schedules (typically level 2 detail) for small to medium size projects (less than $25MM) and performing schedule reviews and validation for those projects.

The scheduler works closely with project engineers, the construction team, and cost engineers to ensure projects supply aggressive but achievable engineering deliverables.  The Engineering Department Scheduler functions as the key knowledge resource to the engineering department for all scheduling needs and will provide project management with data identifying expected portfolio performance and comparisons against performance targets.  The successful candidate should also be familiar with cost engineering and the impacts the schedule will have on the cash flow.  All candidates must be experienced in the utilization of Primavera P6.  Candidates must be comfortable in working in an engineering office setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Familiarity with basic Primavera P6 scheduling knowledge; baselining, resource loading, code management (activity codes/project codes), WBS structures, Report Wizard, data date management, global changesInterfaces with Project Engineer to gain a complete understanding of the project scope and implementation requirements for building a quality scheduleDevelops and documents processes and procedures to establish consistency and accuracy in project schedulingManages, maintains, and updates the engineering master project schedule milestones and forecast changes bi-monthly with PMsResponsible for generating and distributing schedule reports to assist with the management of projects (i.e., schedule variance report, schedule look ahead reports) and communicating project status to other departments for the entire portfolioInterfaces with the construction group to ensure alignment between the engineering master schedule and construction schedule and coordinates forecasting updates and priority discussionsProvides tracking (as dictated by the schedule) of work package issuance plan vs. actual, including turnaround work packagesManages project turnaround work list to ensure CWPs and project scopes required in turnarounds are available to planConducts schedule review meetings for small to medium size projectsDevelops a central repository for storing historical data and maintaining refinery scheduling and execution duration normsInterfaces with corporate Refining Project Management Group representing the refinery in scheduling initiativesDevelops the plan of the plan with the project team, establishing the WBSWorks with project team to develop CWP Matrix, and builds CBS and WBS in IPS to interface with P6Works with outside engineering firms to ensure project controls expectations and deliverables are met (often via facilitating a Project Controls Workshop), track receipt of required deliverables, communicate to management if key deliverables are not being completed or deviating from scheduleWorks with the project team to understand planned cash flow of project expenditures, and the impact the schedule has on the cash flowDevelops realistic forecast dates, monitors, reports and analyzes project variance from baseline, and communicates issues, concerns, changes, and trends to project managementEvaluates project risks and communicate schedule and/or cost exposure to project managementReviews progress for accuracy and overall project percent complete reporting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required. Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field preferredTwo to 5 years of experience in project controls/scheduling/cost control within the refining, petrochemical, or energy industryProficient in Microsoft Office products – Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, OutlookProficient with Primavera P6 Has relevant experience working in a professional team atmosphereMust be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environmentMust have strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Power BI data reportingFamiliar with FEL Engineering and progression through phasesExperience in Cost Engineering preferred to support cost needs when requiredExperience in FUSE schedule analysis, SAP, Netpoint and/or Icarus software a plusExperience working in an EPC environment

Competencies:  Communication (verbal and written), Drives for Results, Manages Priorities, Teamwork, and Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills. 

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Location:

Garyville, Louisiana

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00013359

Location Address:

Hwy #61 Marathon Ave

Education:

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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.
 

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