Planning & Optimization Engineer - Marathon Petroleum Corporation

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. POSITION SUMMARY: Refinery Value Chain Optimization has an opening for the position of Planning Engineer supporting the West Region. This position will report to the Regional Planning Director. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team setting with a wide variety of professionals and handle multiple priorities and requests. The candidate must bring a positive attitude and will be highly motivated with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The candidate also will need the ability to communicate complex concepts concisely and effectively for stakeholder alignment. 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 closes production optimization gaps. + Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders. + Assists in developing backcast models and scenarios to evaluate past performance and identify optimization opportunities. + Conducts project support cases independently under supervision. + Demonstrates understanding of refinery operations and commercial aspects of projects. Able to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions with guidance. Collaborates with team members to execute project support tasks effectively. + Collaborate with Feedstock and Product Commercial teams), Refining, and Logistics organizations in the development and execution of regional value chain operating plans ensuring short- and medium-term operating objectives and plans are aligned. + Assist in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of various modeling and optimization tools and processes, including forecasting, lookback and post-audit tools and processes + Utilize optimization tools and processes to collaborate in cross-organizational teams to optimize feedstock selection, logistics, operating plans, and product distribution + Develop an in-depth of understanding of regional value drivers, and optimization mechanisms across the value chain + Coordinate the development of the five-year business plan material balance and support project justification EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required. + Three (3) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience + Previous Linear Programming (LP) modeling experience is strongly preferred LOCATION: + San Antonio is preferred, but if applicant is at a West location (Salt Lake City, Anacortes, Los Angeles, El Paso, or Kenai), relocation may not be required + Relocation to SAT will be considered if candidate is outside of a West location The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications. We are looking to fill 2 open positions with this job posting. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Requisition ID: 00014100 Pay Min/Max: $101,800.00 - $175,400.00 Salary Grade: 11 - 12 Location Address: 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy Additional locations: Anacortes, Washington, El Paso, Texas, Kenai, Alaska, Salt Lake City, Utah, Wilmington, California Education: Bachelors (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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . 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. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.