Tank Specialist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health, vision and dental insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Detroit seeks a Tank Specialist to oversee the construction and maintenance of the Tank Program at the Detroit Refinery. You will lead the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with engineers, planners, and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion.

The role requires strong project or maintenance management experience, proficiency in cost control, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of refinery or petrochemical experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads budgeting, planning, and execution of the Tank Program.
• Primary contact for planners, field coordinators, and contractors.
• Develops Tank Program via P6 and scheduling baselining.
• Manages schedule baselines and communicates schedule and cost to stakeholders.
• Collaborates with project controls to track tank expenses and annual budget.

Skills

Proven project management

Maintenance program leadership

Cost management

Cross functional leadership

Detail orientation

Procurement & contractor management

Strategic problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Tools

Primavera P6

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.

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

Job Requisition ID

00024325

Location Address

13501 Oakwood

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 would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,

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.