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POSITION SUMMARY:

Refinery Value Chain Optimization has openings for the position of Planning & Optimization Engineers supporting the South Region. This position will report to the Regional Planning Director - South. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team setting with a wide variety of professionals and handle multiple priorities and requests. The candidate will bring a positive attitude and will be highly motivated with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.  The candidate also will have the ability to communicate complex concepts concisely and effectively for stakeholder alignment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Coordinates the commercial aspects of refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics. Develops and communicates strategies that capture missed opportunities and closes production optimization gaps.Assists in collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss both local and regional economic drivers.Conducts detailed analysis of buy-or-make options, considering factors such as cost, quality, supply chain implications, and market dynamics. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights.Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.Analyzes historical refinery data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to validate data accuracy and completeness. Assists in developing backcast models and scenarios to evaluate past performance and identify optimization opportunities.Conducts project support cases independently under supervision.Collaborate with Commercial (GFVC and CPVC), Refining, and MPLX organizations in the development and execution of regional value chain operating plans to maximize value to MPCAssist in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of various modeling and optimization tools and processes, including forecasting, lookback and post-audit tools and processesUtilize optimization tools and processes to collaborate in cross-organizational teams to optimize feedstock selection, logistics, operating plans, and product distributionDevelop an in-depth of understanding of regional value drivers, and optimization mechanisms across the value chainCoordinate the development of the five-year business plan material balance and support project justification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Preferred) required. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)Minimum of three (3) years post-degree experience in Technical Services or Economics & Planning preferred.Previous Linear Programming (LP) modeling experience is required.

LOCATION:

Houston is preferred but if applicant is at a South location (Garyville or Galveston Bay), relocation may not be required. Relocation to Houston will be considered if candidate is outside of a South location.

This posting will be used to fill 2 positions

The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Garyville, Louisiana, Texas City, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00013875

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:

Bachelors (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.

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