Corrosion/Materials Engineer

Marathon Petroleum; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated corrosion/materials engineer to enhance the mechanical integrity of its refinery operations. This role involves collaborating with various teams to assess inspection findings, develop risk-based inspection databases, and implement effective corrosion control strategies. You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability of fixed equipment, conducting failure analyses, and supporting incident investigations. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to a culture of safety and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a leading energy company committed to your professional development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Matching Program

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Reimbursement

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a corrosion/materials engineer required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Risk-Based Inspection strategies.
• Perform failure analyses and support incident investigations.

Skills

Corrosion Engineering

Materials Engineering

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

Failure Analysis

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

GE Meridium (APM) V4

Job description

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.

The Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to collaborate with Inspection, Metallurgy, and other refining personnel to ensure the mechanical integrity and reliability of the refinery operating units. Responsibilities include assessing inspection findings, proactively identifying areas of concern, and offering corrective options before a problem impacts production. This position will be based out of Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provides technical support for updating and implementing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) strategies.
2. Assist with the development of risked based inspection databases, Integrity Operating windows (IOWs), and Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
3. Perform failure analyses as needed to support the refinery, and support incident investigations as they pertain to metallurgy and corrosion.
4. Review and approve welding and post weld heat treatment procedures. Recommend alternative welding processes as needed.
5. Directs the analysis and evaluation of failed equipment and/or components and subsequently provides a summary of the findings, which may include the issuance of guidelines, recommendations, or operational changes with regards to the materials of construction and their application.
6. Provides stewardship and consulting support for use of online corrosion monitoring techniques and corrosion coupons.
7. Engages in the Inspection Group’s procedure development and review process to help ensure that procedures are consistent with known corrosion engineering best practices.
8. Assists the Unit Inspectors with non-routine repair decisions during both routine and turnaround periods.
9. Facilitates and/or participates in corrosion studies to identify potential damage mechanisms and assist in solving material degradation problems.
10. Works with the Unit Inspectors to ensure inspection plans are adequate based on potential and known damage mechanisms.
11. Improves reliability of fixed equipment that affect unit availability and drive high maintenance cost.
12. Initiates programs which are proactive in preventing safety incidents and costly production losses and ensuring the maximum life of fixed equipment.
13. Networks with Corporate reliability groups including the Corrosion & Materials Advisory Group (CMAG) and the Risk-based Inspection Work Group (RBIWG).

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or Corrosion Engineering or related degree. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
2. Must have at least 6 years of experience as a corrosion/materials engineer.
3. Must be proficient with Microsoft: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
4. Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
5. Must be able to climb ladders, enter towers, examine remote equipment, and work within confined spaces.
6. A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 3+ years post-degree engineering experience as a corrosion/materials engineer in the refining or petrochemical industry desired.
2. Experience with conducting risk assessments, performing failure analysis, and supporting inspection or corrosion engineering activities desired.
3. RBI experience either implementation of new program or evergreening existing program desired.
4. GE Meridium (APM) V4 experience desired.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Texas City, Texas

Job Requisition ID: 00016474

Location Address: 2401 5th Ave S

Education: Bachelors (Required), 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.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. 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 https://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.