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Project Engineer - Major Projects

Job Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Los Angeles Refinery (LAR) located in Carson, CA has an opening for a Senior Level Project Engineer in the Major Project Group. This team will develop significant projects that will increase refinery efficiency, improve sustainability, reduce emissions.  This position will be assigned as a Project Manager/Project Engineer to the Carson Electrification and/or LAR Intertie Projects. The Major Project Group portfolio is a significant opportunity for a project professional, or someone who wants to obtain major project experience, to get in on the ground floor of the development of a Major Project.  The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required only a few times a year and support of TAR once a year.

                

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply project management and engineering skills and knowledge in all phases of projects from conception to closeout.

• Manage multiple assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

• Interact with project team members and key refinery stakeholders to ensure that project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end users.

• Manage and provide direction to engineering contractors.

• Initiate and participate in management of change (MOC) reviews for applicable projects.

• Review design drawings, construction packages, and specifications and coordinate input from stakeholders.

• Participate in technical reviews with project engineers, engineering firms and equipment suppliers.

• Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable Marathon and other refining industry specifications and standards.

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

• Coordinate with Procurement in development of contracting plan including engineering services and equipment sourcing.

• Maintain accurate and current project documentation.

• Provide documentation and support to Operations and Maintenance department so they can develop start-up manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and equipment training.

• Support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFI, and approving installations before turning over to operations.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of Engineering project management experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry OR Must have a High School Diploma and 12 years of Project Management experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.(Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who has good understanding of the project management processes and experience in refinery or petrochemical equipment and processes.

• Good communication skills are require due to job requirement of interfacing with project teams that include all refinery departments, engineering contractors, and equipment vendors and manufacturers.

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

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

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

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

• The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required only a few times a year and support of TAR once a year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Developing and Executing Major Projects over $25MM is preferred.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. This could be a Grade 12 or Grade 13.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at https://mympcbenefits.com/

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00016760

Pay Min/Max:

$119,900.00 - $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

12 - 13

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.