Process Engineering Manager

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Summary:

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a Process Engineering Manager at the Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility. The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a group of process Engineers that support refinery Area Teams. The Manager will be responsible for managing their performance and aiding their professional development. 

Responsibilities:

• Directs technical resources during all modes of refinery operation including normal, upset and emergency conditions (sometimes with ICS/EOC responsibilities), turnaround coverage/direction, and startup/shutdown activities.  Provides technical guidance related to operating procedures, environmental compliance, management of change, safety and relief system operation and design.  Ensures adherence to process engineering refining standard practices and prepares engineers to conduct thorough process hazard reviews and incident investigations. ​

• Supports engineers on monitoring process unit health and troubleshooting operating problems such as capacity limitations, product quality issues, corrosion and fouling mechanisms, and equipment failures.  Collaborates with other departments and disciplines to develop repair/redesign options to address acute or chronic operating problems.  Directs resources in the planning and execution phases of turnarounds, where responsibilities include inspecting tower internals, heat exchanger cleanliness, directing catalyst loading and chemical cleaning processes, and monitoring environmental compliance. ​

• Directs and advises engineers as they give guidance to their shift teams on optimizing refinery operation against known constraints.   Advises and directs engineers in developing test run plans to improve energy efficiency, yields, capacities, product quality, reliability, and utilization while ensuring environmental compliance. Interfaces with economics/planning, commercial, and feedstock/products organizations to evaluate the suitability of new operating conditions, new feedstocks, or new product specifications. ​

• Directs engineers in making sound investment decisions with robust economic justification in support of their recommendations, including process improvements, environmental or safety upgrades, and catalyst/chemical recommendations.  Advises direct-reports and works with technologists to evaluate and approve selection of suppliers/contractors for process engineering, troubleshooting, catalyst supply/handling, chemical applications. ​

• Communicates with leadership, peer supervisors, and other stakeholders to align on priorities and resource allocation.  Prepares progress reports and decision support presentations for management to communicate accomplishments, justify recommendations, and elevate risks/concerns. ​

• Participates in department-wide responsibilities (preparing/managing department budget; preparing/managing chemicals & catalyst budgets; department staffing decisions, including recruiting, interviewing, and selection of candidates; university campus engagement; maintains third-party working relationships with licensors, technology vendors, catalyst/chemical suppliers, and engineering contractors).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline required.

• Five (5) years relevant experience.

• Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience.

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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 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.