Planning & Optimization Engineer II/III

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Value Chain Optimization professional to help optimize refinery operations through data-driven scheduling and market analysis.

You will collaborate with MPLX, Commercial Scheduling, Planning & Optimization, and Refinery Products Control to develop production plans using linear programming and backcast models, and to identify opportunities to improve margins and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Two (2) years relevant experience required.
• Chemical Engineering should be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the commercial aspects of refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.
• Demonstrates understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics; develops strategies that capture missed opportunities and close production optimization gaps.
• Assists in collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss local and regional economic drivers.
• Develops optimized and executable production plans for a single refinery using linear programming simulation models; modifies plans as needed for demand/margin changes.
• Conducts detailed buy-or-make analysis considering cost, quality, supply chain implications, and market dynamics; collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Analyzes historical refinery data to identify trends; validates data accuracy and completeness; assists in backcast models and scenarios.
• Conducts project support cases independently under supervision.
• Understands scheduling tools and APS to develop local refinery plans.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Communication

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Innovation

Problem Solving

Results Driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

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.

Position Summary

Value Chain Optimization is seeking a motivated employee with interest in commodities scheduling and optimization of the refinery, while working closely with business partners to identify and advance optimization opportunities. This position works across organizations, including but not limited to MPLX, Commercial Scheduling, Planning & Optimization, and Refinery Products Control. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator with interest in learning refinery economics and MPC’s Value Chain Optimization side of the business. VCO views this as a growth opportunity for an employee seeking to gain knowledge in refinery logistics & economics, as well as the commercial side of the business. This position is located in Canton, OH, and will report directly to Economics & Planning Manager – Canton Refinery.

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 collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss both local and regional economic drivers.
• Develops 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.
• Conducts detailed analysis of buy-or-make options, considering factors such as cost, quality, supply chain implications, and market dynamics. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights.
• Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Analyzes historical refinery data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to validate data accuracy and completeness. 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.
• Understands local refinery deliverables and can effectively manage with support of others. Understands how scheduling tools/processes work and is trained on APS to develop local refinery plans.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Two (2) years relevant experience required. 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

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

Location: Canton, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00023341

Location Address: 2408 Gambrinus Ave SW

Education: Bachelors: Engineering (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 need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, 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.