Metallurgist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to collaborate with Inspection, Metallurgy, and other refining personnel to ensure the mechanical integrity and reliability of the refinery operating units. Responsibilities include assessing inspection findings, proactively identifying areas of concern, and offering corrective options before a problem impacts production.  This position will be based out of Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provides daily support to the Refinery Inspection and Maintenance Departments regarding welding, repair 
  recommendations, proper material substitution, and 
  metallurgical-related issues for both fixed and rotating 
  equipment.

• Directs the analysis and evaluation of failed equipment and/or components and subsequently provides a summary of the findings, which may include the issuance of guidelines, recommendations, or operational changes with regards to the materials of construction and their application.

• Interprets codes and specifications,

• Leads in corrosion studies to assist in solving material 
  degradation problems.

• Provides periodic support to the Engineering and Major 
  Projects Department regarding proper material selections to 
  enhance reliable operations.

• Advises on the development of turnaround inspection and 
  testing plans for fixed equipment.

• Conducts fixed equipment failure analysis and reporting, 
  including field metallography, corrosion coupon analysis, 
  laboratory analysis and metallographic failure analysis.

• Leads incident investigations and reporting.

• Coordinates contractors to conduct advanced nondestructive examinations and testing of fixed equipment and material samples as needed.

•  Drives improved reliability of fixed equipment that affect unit availability and drive high maintenance cost.

•  Provides metallurgical and materials engineering information to address active damage mechanisms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, Materials Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, or Chemical Engineering required.

  (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Four (4) years or more of inspection experience in fixed equipment, reliability, and maintenance required.

• Must be able to climb ladders, enter towers, examine remote equipment, and work within confined spaces.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years post-degree engineering experience as a corrosion/materials engineer in the refining or petrochemical industry desired.

• Experience with conducting risk assessments, performing failure analysis, and supporting inspection or corrosion engineering activities desired.

• RBI experience either implementation of new program or evergreening existing program desired.

• GE Meridium (APM) V4 experience desired.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft:  Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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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 [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.
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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.