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Position Summary

The Value Chain Optimization (VCO) team has an opening for a Planning & Optimization Engineer. This role is in Anacortes, WA and reports through the VCO organization.

This posting is specifically for the Refinery Operations Coordinator. This position ensures refinery production strategies and shipment plans are guided by economic priorities. The ROC focuses on optimizations and refinery/commercial issues dealing with scheduling and supply coordination. The ROC seeks to capitalize on opportunities as related to production plans. The ROC works closely with multiple departments and organizations to execute strategies and optimize production.

VCO views this role as a knowledge-enhancing role for an employee seeking to learn commercial economics and planning. The role will begin by cross-training on coordinating/scheduling desks and then progress into learning APS and forecasting deliverables and cadence. This role will progress into learning the PIMS LP model as dictated by department needs. This role provides the candidate with key economic, planning, and logistics knowledge that will equip the individual for future refining or commercial roles.

This position reports directly to the Economics and Planning Manager.

This individual will gain a more holistic perspective of Marathon profitability and engage in cross-functional interaction with the Clean Products team, Crude and Feedstocks team, Marketing, Refining, and MPLX. The candidate will also broaden their knowledge base concerning West Coast market dynamics and total value chain optimization.  The key characteristics to be successful in this role are communication, critical thinking, drive for results, and adaptability. 

Key Responsibilities

Develops optimized and executable production plans for a single refinery using economic principles and AspenTech suite scheduling and forecasting tools.

Modifies production plans as needed to adjust to demand/margin changes. Works closely with the prompt forecaster and coordinators to ensure refinery production plan is optimized.

Identifies constraints associated with refinery modeling, uses provided input to develop refinery plans. Improves upon refinery scheduling and planning tools.  

Optimizes refinery plans and shipment schedules by coordinating with refinery schedulers and Commercial.

Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Coordinates LPG feedstock purchases, planning and communicates with LPG commercial team to optimize movements and purchase plans.

As assigned, optimizes production plans around major maintenance and turnarounds.

Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics. Develops and communicates strategies that capture missed opportunities and closes production optimization gaps.

Assists in collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss both local and regional economic drivers.

Performs routing forecasting deliverables including economic evaluations, forecast submittals, and refinery communications.

Understands local refinery deliverables and can effectively manage with support of others. Understands how scheduling tools/processes work and is trained on APS to develop local refinery plans.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Three (3) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Communication

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Innovation

Problem Solving

Results Driven

Teamwork

Location: Anacortes, WA

Relocation: Available

Estimated Travel: Less then 10%

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Location:

Anacortes, Washington

Job Requisition ID:

00018530

Pay Min/Max:

$104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

10200 West March Point Rd

Additional locations:

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, 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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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 mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
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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.