Refining Economics & Planning Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Martinez Renewables (JV) is looking for an Economics and Planning Manager, who will report to the JV’s Head of Asset Performance, Econ & Planning. The role will have 4-5 direct reports and be based in the JV’s Martinez Renewables Facility. The E&P Manager will leverage their leadership skills to plan, manage, guide and influence engineers and schedulers in production planning and scheduling, economic evaluations, and optimization of facility performance.  This position interfaces heavily with other departments, organizations and third parties, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

Established in 2022, Martinez Renewables is a joint venture between Marathon Petroleum (USA), the largest refining company in the US, and Neste Oyj (Finland), a world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We produce renewable diesel (RD) at our refinery in Martinez, CA—the second largest RD facility in the US—using organic fats, oils, greases, wastes and residues.

Relocation is approved for this position. 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs local refinery planning team in optimization of the refinery’s feed and product slate and operations to maximize refinery profitability. Responsible for the creation and implementation of the short-term production plan.
• Supports and advises engineers and schedulers on modifying operating plans in response to capacity limitations, product quality, constraints, and equipment failures. Includes the regional planning teams in communication of operating limitations as listed above.
• Provides group personnel with the necessary tools and resources to accomplish department goals, including engaging other MPC divisions to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
• Works closely with RVCO leadership and other Commercial stakeholders to minimize customer supply disruptions and maximize profitability for MPC. Drives value addition for the refinery and considers the best value case for the entire region.
• Communicates expectations to personnel, evaluates individual performance versus expectations to determine the areas of strength and opportunities for improvement and appraises personnel of their performance status in a timely manner.
• Prepares status and progress reports for management and communicates accomplishments and concerns to management.
• Coaches and mentors team members in development of communication and interpersonal skills of personnel so that appropriate work relationships can be developed with customers, contractors, and other work associates.
• Develops and manages a training plan using work assignments and training opportunities to continuously improve technical skills. Participates in necessary refinery safety training and programs.
• Participates in the management of department staffing, including recruiting interviewing and selection of candidates.
• Serves as the focal point of communication between the Refinery Leadership Team and the Commercial Organization. Responsible for communication of economic drivers and strategic planning objectives with other local refinery departments.
• Works with Regional Planning team to provide insight to TAR planning and project economics, as necessary.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Five (5) years of refining experience in Operations, Technical Services, Commercial, and/or Economics & Planning required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

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