Planning & Optimization Engineer II/III
Position Summary
The Value Chain Optimization (VCO) team at MPC has an opening for a Planning & Optimization Engineer supporting the Anacortes WA Refinery. This role reports through the VCO West Region to the Refining Economics & Planning Manager. The ideal candidate will coordinate the commercial aspects of refinery operations, develop and communicate strategies, and assist in refining production plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates the commercial aspects of refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.
- Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics.
- Develops and communicates strategies that capture missed opportunities and close production optimization gaps.
- Proficient in APS scheduling software, utilizing it in daily job tasks.
- Proficient in other software to manage dock scheduling/optimization, product certification, etc.
- Potential to develop optimized and executable production plans for a single refinery using linear programming simulation models.
- Modifies production plans as needed to adjust to demand/margin changes.
- Identifies constraints associated with refinery modeling, uses provided input to develop refinery plans.
- Aids in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Manages scheduling and coordinating responsibilities independently.
- Built relationships with key Refinery and Commercial stakeholders.
- Executes new business processes and improves existing processes to reduce risk, improve performance, and add value to the operations team.
- Executes efficiency upgrades to work processes for their respective area.
- Conducts project support cases independently under supervision.
- Understands financial implications of supply coordination across multiple desks.
- Proactively identifies and communicates commercial / operational optimization opportunities that improve area’s financial disposition.
Education And Experience
- Planning & Optimization Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Chemical Engineering preferred. Two (2) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.
- Planning & Optimization Engineer III: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Chemical Engineering preferred. Four (4) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.
Skills
- Action Planning
- Adaptability
- Business Acumen
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Results Driven
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Education Reimbursement
Additional Information
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.