Tank Specialist

mpc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

MPC in Detroit is seeking a Tank Specialist to oversee the construction and tank maintenance program at the Detroit Refinery. You will manage the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of tank projects across the refinery, ensuring safety, cost control, and schedule alignment.

Collaborating with planners, field coordinators, and contractors, you will drive baselined schedules via Primavera P6 and coordinate with the maintenance leadership to uphold program objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of refining or petrochemical industry experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and tank maintenance programs within the refinery.
• Lead budgeting, planning, and execution of the tank program.
• Coordinate with planners, field coordinators, and contractors.
• Manage baselined schedule using P6 and track cost against budget.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.
• Support MOC and PHA processes as needed.
• Provide updates to Maintenance leadership and Planner/Scheduler.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance programs

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Procurement & contractor mgmt

MOC processes

Problem solving

Primavera P6

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

The Detroit Refinery Tank Specialist will be responsible for overseeing both the construction and tank maintenance processes, ensuring timely and on-budget execution of all activities. This includes managing the construction organization, contributing to engineering design and constructability reviews, and overseeing the comprehensive planning, execution, and coordination of the Tank Program across the refinery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the budgeting, planning, and execution of the tank program. The execution includes the cleaning, inspection, repairs, and project installations while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Serves as primary point of contact for planners, field coordinators, and all contracting companies executing the Tank Program
• Develops and manages the Tank Program via P6 planning, hiring plan development, and rental equipment plans. Communicates to key stakeholders on both schedule and cost.
• Aligns with tank scheduler and contractors to finalize baselined schedule for each tank and maintains that schedule throughout execution
• Works closely with project controls group to manage each tank’s expenses along with the overall budget for the year.
• Provides updates to Maintenance leadership as well as the Planner/Scheduler per the maintenance requirements.
• Facilitates daily or weekly audits and inspections of the jobsite.
• Participates in contracting strategy decisions.
• Supports MOC and PHA processes as needed and ensures requirements are captured in schedule.

SKILLS:

• Proven experience managing large projects or maintenance programs
• Experience managing project or maintenance costs
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of maintenance and construction work processes.
• Experience with procurement, contractor management, and MOC processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Primavera P6 experience is preferred, but not required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three (2) years or more of experience in the refining or petrochemical industry required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

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

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00024325

Location Address: 13501 Oakwood

Education:

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, citizenshipor any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

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.