Planning & Optimization Engineer II/III

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Anacortes, WA

10d•$106,900 - $184,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Chain Optimization (VCO) team has an opening for a Planning & Optimization Engineer supporting the Anacortes WA Refinery. This role reports through the VCO West Region to the Refining Economics & Planning Manager. This individual will develop, optimize, and execute logistics planning and commodity scheduling while working closely with the E&P team to identify and advance optimization opportunities. This position works across organizations, including but not limited to MPLX, Commercial Scheduling, Commercial Planning & Optimization, and Refinery Products Control. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator with interest in learning refinery economics and MPC’s commercial side of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Chemical Engineering preferred.
Two (2) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred. (For Engineer II)
Four (4) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred. (For Engineer III)

Nice To Haves

Chemical Engineering preferred.
Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the commercial aspects of refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.
Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics. Develops and communicates strategies that capture missed opportunities and closes production optimization gaps.
Proficient in APS scheduling software, utilizing it in daily job tasks. Proficient in other software to manage dock scheduling/optimization, product certification, etc. Potential to develops optimized and executable production plans for a single refinery using linear programming simulation models. Modifies production plans as needed to adjust to demand/margin changes. Identifies constraints associated with refinery modeling, uses provided input to develop refinery plans.
Assists in developing decision-making frameworks and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Manages scheduling and coordinating responsibilities independently. Has built relationships with key Refinery and Commercial stakeholders.
Executes new business processes and improves existing processes to reduce risk, improve performance, and add value to the operations team. Executes efficiency upgrades to work processes for their respective area.
Conducts project support cases independently under supervision
Demonstrates understanding of refinery operations and commercial aspects of projects. Able to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions with guidance.
Able to provide backup coverage to at least one other desk.
Understands financial implications of supply coordination across multiple desks. Proactively identifies and communicates commercial / operational optimization opportunities that improve area’s financial disposition.