Refinery Process Engineer: Optimization, Projects & APC

Marathon Petroleum; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to provide technical support for unit operations, monitor performance, and drive process optimization. The role involves daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and capital project involvement to improve economics and reliability.

Candidates should bring refinery experience, strong process simulation skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• Experience in gas/oil refinery operations is required.
• Strong proficiency in process simulation and optimization.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and operators.

Responsibilities

• Communicate unit performance and optimization opportunities.
• Support capital project process engineering and turnarounds.
• Monitor process KPIs and identify yield, energy, and reliability improvements.
• Review procedures and assist in environmental compliance.
• Lead investigations and participate in MOC and safety reviews.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Process optimization

KPI analysis

Team collaboration

APC knowledge

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

PE license

Job description

Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to provide technical support for unit operations, monitor performance, and drive process optimization. The role involves daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and capital project involvement to improve economics and reliability.

Candidates should bring refinery experience, strong process simulation skills, and a collaborative mindset to work with operators, engineers, and maintenance teams