Refinery Mechanical Project Engineer - Lead Projects & MOC

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation may be available

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Project Engineer at the Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington/Carson, CA. The role provides technical support across operating areas and manages a broad range of engineering and construction projects.

Responsibilities include safety-driven project execution, equipment design reviews, and adherence to industry codes (ASME, API) and Marathon standards. Onsite schedules include 9/80, 5/40, or 4/1 with occasional TAR support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years post-degree experience as Mechanical/Project Engineer in refining, petrochemical or manufacturing.
• Fixed equipment and detailed mechanical/piping design knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to commissioning and start-up.
• Strong understanding of Management of Change requirements and processes.
• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to learn other systems.
• Must be able to wear PPE and pass hair drug test and physical.
• Valid driver's license; legal work status in the US; travel 5% or less.
• Flexibility to work 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1 onsite schedules and TAR support.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement projects to improve safety, profitability and reliability.
• Review equipment designs with Operations, SMEs, Reliability, Inspection, and Maintenance to identify issues and improvements.
• Ensure project designs meet ASME, API, NBIC, and Marathon specifications.
• Provide technical input for purchase and fabrication of equipment, piping, and valves; review vendor drawings.
• Support maintenance with technical reviews and approvals of temporary repair packages.
• Develop CWPs and provide technical engineering support for day-to-day operations.
• Initiate, develop, and execute MOCs for projects.
• Participate in unit and project PHAs and risk assessments.
• Promote safety awareness and take corrective action on unsafe practices.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Piping and equipment design

Education

Bachelor7s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Project Engineer at the Los Angeles Refinery in Wilmington/Carson, CA. The role provides technical support across operating areas and manages a broad range of engineering and construction projects.

Responsibilities include safety-driven project execution, equipment design reviews, and adherence to industry codes (ASME, API) and Marathon standards. Onsite schedules include 9/80, 5/40, or 4/1 with occasional TAR support.