Process Design Engineer III/Senior Process Design Engineer
About The Position
Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, Illinois, is seeking a Process Design Engineer III/Senior Process Design Engineer. The position contributes to refinery and organizational process optimization and project development by identifying and developing opportunities to increase throughput, enhance yields, improve reliability, and optimize energy or water use in process units. The position reports to the Process Optimization & Growth Manager. Relocation is approved. The role develops process designs for new projects and unit modifications, performs simulations and calculations to support equipment sizing and optimization, and collaborates with project engineers, operations, and vendors. It also provides technical leadership through project execution and mentors less experienced engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
- At least four years of process engineering experience within refining or heavy industry.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time indefinite basis without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and physically perform all tasks in the field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Experience using Petrosim or similar process modeling software such as MySep.
- Knowledge of KG Tower.
Nice To Haves
- Six years of process engineering experience.
- Two years of project or process design experience.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to refinery and organizational long-term strategy development and identify opportunities to increase throughput, enhance yields, improve reliability, and optimize energy and water use in process units.
- Develop process designs for new projects and unit modifications, including PFDs, P&IDs, and heat and material balances.
- Perform process simulations and calculations to support equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and energy optimization; lead economic analysis and establish project rate of return.
- Collaborate with project engineers, operations, and external vendors to align designs with operational needs.
- Prepare process design packages and support HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and other safety reviews.
- Provide technical leadership during project execution, including design reviews, construction support, and commissioning.
- Stay current with industry standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
- Company-funded pension plan up to 11%.
- Eligible for a company-sponsored annual bonus.
- Paid parental leave.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
