NG & NGL Optimization Modeling Lead

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation seeks a senior leader to drive NG/NGL optimization modeling, digital tools, and decision-support capabilities across the enterprise. You will align plant data, economics, and constraints with IT and external software providers to deliver measurable value.

The role requires deep expertise in optimization, governance, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring tool accuracy, adoption, and ongoing improvement within MPC's planning and operations ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in optimization modeling, planning, or related energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of NG & NGL optimization models and tools across planning horizons.
• Translate plant configurations and operating limits into model requirements.
• Collaborate with Digital/IT and third-party providers on design and data integration.
• Direct model calibration, validation, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate digital tool delivery across Planning & Optimization, Commercial, Trading, Operations, and Finance.
• Develop training and support materials for users and ensure adoption.

Skills

Optimization modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision-support

Model governance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Optimization software

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation seeks a senior leader to drive NG/NGL optimization modeling, digital tools, and decision-support capabilities across the enterprise. You will align plant data, economics, and constraints with IT and external software providers to deliver measurable value.

The role requires deep expertise in optimization, governance, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring tool accuracy, adoption, and ongoing improvement within MPC's planning and operations ecosystem.