Turnaround Specialist - Refining

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Turnaround Specialist to lead the planning and execution of TAR events at the Mandan Refinery and Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility. The role emphasizes safety leadership, schedule adherence, and budget-conscious execution, reporting to the Turnaround & Construction Manager in Mandan, ND.

Qualified candidates bring strong leadership and communication skills, plus 5+ years in engineering, maintenance, or major projects, and a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Five (5) years or more experience in engineering, asset maintenance, major projects, construction or maintenance planning preferred.
• Previous turnaround experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required. Routine travel between Mandan and Dickinson is required.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential job functions including PPE, working at elevated heights, confined space entry, fall protection, and respirator usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnaround scope development across all departments, challenging necessity and ensuring accurate capture in the Turnaround Work List.
• Review previous lessons learned and prior turnaround reports to understand past practices.
• Review Work Scope Approval Forms, RFIs, Engineering Project Request Form Log, Event Work List, and Primavera schedule to verify alignment.
• Allocate planning and scheduling tasks amongst planners while ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop manpower and equipment hiring plans with execution contractors.
• Develop site logistics plan including master plot plan of cranes and BRM assignments.
• Review decontamination plans with operations for safe turnover of units.
• Review turnaround BOMs to ensure material is identified and ordered.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred

Tools

SAP

P6 Primavera

iTAR

Job description

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

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a full-time Turnaround Specialist to lead the planning and execution of turnaround (TAR) events at the Mandan Refinery and Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility, delivering work safely, on schedule, and on budget.

The successful candidate will need strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, critical and strategic thinking skills. They also must have strong safety leadership experience and drive for safety focus while planning and executing work.

Responsibilities include developing and managing all turnaround/project scope through schedule management and execution best practices. Extended hours may be required during planning and execution phases.

This position is based in Mandan, ND and reports to the Turnaround & Construction Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead turnaround scope development across all departments, challenging necessity and ensuring accurate capture in the Turnaround Work List
• Review previous lessons learned and prior turnaround reports to understand problematic and successful past work practices and better develop turnaround work scope.
• Review Work Scope Approval Forms, RFI’s, Engineering Project Request Form Log, Event Work List, and P6 Primavera schedule on a consistent basis to verify alignment.
• Allocate planning and scheduling tasks amongst planners and ensure all work is planned in accordance with Turnaround scope and utilizes safety best practices while maximizing quality and efficiency
• Support schedulers in development of manpower loading consistent with consistent with unit outage durations.
• Develop overall manpower and equipment hiring plans with execution contractors.
• Develop overall site logistics plan including master plot plan of cranes, BRM assignments, parking, bus routes, etc.
• Review unit decontamination plans with operations to ensure comprehensive and safe turnover of the unit for maintenance.
• Work with engineering to review new projects and give suggestions for constructability improvements.
• Review turnaround Bill of Materials (BOM’s) to ensure all jobcard material is identified, ordered, and adherence with Marathon specifications.
• Establish and facilitate reoccurring planning meetings documenting action items and meeting minutes to ensure accountability amongst other departments in regard to turnaround deliverables. Develops and facilitates the Plan of the Plan (POTP), engaging key stakeholders from all Refinery Departments for review and input on scope.
• Participates in contracting strategy decisions and controls costs by applying contract terms.
• Serves as a leader by directing start-of-shift meetings to align contractor tasks, setting execution priorities, engaging stakeholders to meet milestones and deliverables, driving adherence to the turnaround schedule, and ensuring safe execution of the work scope.
• Review field progress, manpower needs, schedule compliance and cost trends to make adjustments to ensure completion on time and within budget.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have a HS Diploma or GED.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Five (5) years or more experience in engineering, asset maintenance, major projects, construction or maintenance planning preferred.

Previous turnaround experience preferred.

A valid driver’s license is required. Routine travel between Mandan and Dickinson is required.

Mustbe able to physicallyperform the essential job functions including, but not limited to, wearing all required PPE, working at elevated heights, confined space entry, fall protection, and respirator usage.

The work schedule for this position is a Monday – Thursday 4/10 schedule. The position is expected to support a rotating on-call calendar approx. 4-6 weeksper year. Must be able to work additional hours to support construction events and turnarounds as required.

Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SKILLS

• Must have working knowledge of common industry standards, codes and practices.
• Must have working knowledge of how to read and understand schematic readings and P&IDs.
• Must have strong initiative, leadership, and collaboration skills, with proactive troubleshooting and strategic/critical thinking to drive effective problem solving.
• Must be able to function in a team environment and effectively communicate with personnel of all levels and across multiple disciplines to include Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Experience with SAP, iTAR, P6 Primavera is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to major capital projects preferred.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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

Location:

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00023151

Location Address:

900 Old Red Trl NE

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, 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 athttps://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.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

We are a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a leading integrated downstream energy company, operating the largest refining system in the U.S. and a widespread network of branded retail locations.