Planning & Optimization Engineer

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Summary:

Refinery Value Chain Optimization is looking for a motivated and dynamic Planning & Optimization Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in regional backcasting, regional optimization, and LP submodel maintenance. The candidate must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Core Responsibilities:

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

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics. Develops and communicates strategies that capture missed opportunities and closes production optimization gaps.

• Assist collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss both local and regional economic drivers.

• Develop optimized and executable production plans for a single refinery using linear programming simulation models. Modify production plans as needed to adjust to demand/margin changes. Identifies constraints associated with refinery modeling, uses provided input to develop refinery plans.

• Conduct detailed analysis of buy-or-make options, considering factors such as cost, quality, supply chain implications, and market dynamics.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights.

• Assist in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.

• Analyze historical refinery data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate data accuracy and completeness. Assist in developing backcast models and scenarios to evaluate past performance and identify optimization opportunities.

• Conducts project support cases independently under supervision.

• Demonstrates understanding of refinery operations and commercial aspects of projects. Able to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions with guidance. Collaborates with team members to execute project support tasks effectively.

• Understands local refinery deliverables and can effectively manage with support of others. Understands how scheduling tools/processes work and is trained on APS to develop local refinery plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

• 3 years relevant experience required.

• Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred

• PIMS/LP experience is desired

Travel Expected: Less than 5%

Relocation: Available

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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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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