Project Engineer

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An exciting career awaits you. At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opening for a Project Engineer at its refinery located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented Project Engineer to provide project management and design services for a refinery operations team. Projects assignments will be multi-disciplinary and range in size from small to medium capital and expense The successful candidate will be a self-directed and motivated individual who understands project management processes and experience in refinery or petrochemical equipment and processes. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required. This position will be based out of Marathon Petroleum’s Salt Lake City Refinery in Salt Lake City, UT.

The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls occur occasionally during the year and support of TAR.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup

• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays.

• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.

• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.

• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. Coordinates with external consultants and internal teams to support execution.

• Participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs.

• Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.

• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.

• Develop Construction Work Packages and support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFIs and approving installations before turning over to operations.

• Provide documentation and support Operations and Maintenance departments to develop manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and equipment training.

• Collaborate with project controls group for project scheduling, estimating, cost management, and forecasting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred.

• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

• A valid driver’s license is required

• Zero (0) years or more of industry experience required.

• Must be physically capable of performing essential field tasks, including wearing required PPE, working in various environmental conditions, and safely navigating refinery structures such as ladders, stairs, and confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Mechanical or Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Two (2) years or more of industry 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 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.