Associate Project Controls Specialist

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a project controls professional to support cost, schedule, and performance data management in Wilmington, CA. The role involves preparing routine reports, maintaining cost logs, and assisting with schedule updates under supervision.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's in Engineering or construction-related field preferred. Refining or petrochemical experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field preferred.
• Three (3) years or more refining or petrochemical industry experience, or zero (0) years or more of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains accurate project cost, schedule, and performance data in project control systems and spreadsheets.
• Assists in preparing standard reports, charts, and summaries for internal teams using templates and established formats.
• Helps update schedules with progress information provided by team members and assists with schedule reviews.
• Supports tracking of invoices, purchase orders, and actuals; maintains cost logs and supports reconciliation activities.
• Maintains organized project controls documentation, including change requests, forecasts, and approvals; assists audit preparation and compliance checks.
• Attends project meetings to take notes and track follow-up actions related to project controls.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains accurate project cost, schedule, and performance data in project control systems and spreadsheets. Supports data validation and integrity checks under the guidance of more senior team members.
• Assists in preparing standard reports, charts, and summaries for internal teams using templates and established formats. Compiles routine data for use in performance and progress reports.
• Helps update schedules with progress information provided by team members. Assists with schedule reviews and formatting under direction.
• Supports the tracking of invoices, purchase orders, and actuals. Helps maintain cost logs and support reconciliation activities.
• Maintains organized records of project controls documentation, including change requests, forecasts, and approvals. Supports audit preparation and compliance checks by ensuring documentation is current and accessible.
• Tracks change requests and updates in the project change log. Assists with gathering required documentation for change reviews.
• Attends project meetings to take notes and assist in tracking follow-up actions related to project controls. Distributes meeting materials and support scheduling of controls-related meetings.
• Gains working knowledge of project controls tools & systems through day-to-day use and training. Follows basic processes and workflows within project controls systems.
• Actively pursues training and development opportunities in cost control, scheduling, risk, and performance measurement. Seeks guidance from senior team members to build foundational project controls knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field preferred.
• Three (3) years or more refining or petrochemical industry experience, or zero (0) years or more of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Location: Wilmington, California

Job Requisition ID: 00023680 Pay Min/Max: $80,800.00 - $121,200.00 Salary Grade: 9

Location Address: 2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy Additional locations: Education: 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.

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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 national 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.