Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$141,300 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, California, is seeking a Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent to manage routine maintenance for rotating and fixed equipment and provide leadership for the Machine Shop and Machine Craft. Reporting to the Routine Maintenance, Craft Manager, this role leads Maintenance Supervisors overseeing hourly field and shop machinists and supports safe, efficient, and reliable execution of routine mechanical maintenance. The superintendent drives improvements in operational availability, equipment life-cycle costs, and equipment reliability. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, working 10-hour days, with core business hours from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After-hours calls are required, and support of turnarounds and outages is needed as applicable. Travel is 5% or less. Relocation may be available. The role is part of a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill; the actual title and pay grade depend on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The stated salary range is $141,300 to $212,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of experience in rotating equipment maintenance or rotating equipment engineering involving refinery or petrochemical equipment.
Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting rotating equipment.
Understanding of Management of Change requirements and processes.
Working knowledge of applicable industry standards for rotating equipment maintenance.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex system information across organizational levels.
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to drive innovation.
Ability to wear appropriate refinery PPE, including a respirator, and physically perform field tasks; must pass a hair drug test and physical.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for future visa sponsorship.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday on 10-hour days, respond to after-hours calls, and support turnarounds and outages as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering.
Experience managing a unionized workforce.
Experience supporting area team production at Marathon.
Experience using CMMS software; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead supervisors responsible for routine maintenance of rotating and fixed equipment and manage Machine Shop resources.
Promote safe work in accordance with Safe Work Practices and Refining Standard Practices, audit work areas, and ensure safety and environmental notifications are planned and executed according to company guidelines.
Balance manpower resources to execute the weekly Machine Shop maintenance schedule; lead craft assignments and the Routine Maintenance contract hiring strategy.
Review KPI metrics with the team, identify opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and maximize craft productivity.
Manage the budget through recurring reviews, ensure scope items are allocated to appropriate budget categories, and lead budget discussions with refinery maintenance leadership.
Drive preventative maintenance programs, prioritize Mechanical Integrity PMs in scheduled work, and follow audit programs to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Improve reliability by focusing repairs on root-cause elimination, ensuring rotating equipment failures are investigated and corrective work is completed to company specifications, and providing accurate repair feedback to the Reliability group.
Manage audits of outside shop repairs and repair facilities to ensure compliance with OEM and company specifications and Refining Standard Practices.
Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Supervisors and Craft Personnel, promoting accountability, technical capability, and professional development.
Evaluate and support craft training and upskilling activities.