Refining Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer)
About The Position
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is hiring a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support the Detroit Refinery in Detroit, Michigan. The position applies project management and engineering skills throughout project development, justification, design, construction, and startup, while providing technical support to the refinery operations area team. The engineer may support unplanned or emergency projects and repair plans, including clamps or wraps, and may need to provide support outside normal work hours. The role develops scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Decision Support Packages for capital and expense projects; coordinates with consultants, designers, stakeholders, and procurement; and helps ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and cost-effectively. It also involves reviewing process safety and mechanical integrity documentation, participating in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations, and applying engineering codes and standards to ensure designs and construction meet safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Valid driver's license.
- The posting states: “Three 2 years of experience in oil refining or the petrochemical industry preferred.”
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree preferred.
- Experience in oil refining or the petrochemical industry preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise with refinery equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, heaters, vessels, and piping preferred.
- Knowledge of refinery industry codes such as ASME, ANSI, and API preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply project management skills across project development, justification, design, construction, and startup.
- Support project documentation, data gathering, and coordination tasks under supervision.
- Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
- Develop cost estimates, schedules, Decision Support Packages, and related preparations.
- Participate in and lead Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation reviews; learn applicable requirements.
- Coordinate with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
- Develop scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepare Decision Support Packages and present them to leadership.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution.
- Coordinate procurement of engineered materials for projects.
- Lead and participate in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations.
- Learn and apply engineering codes and specifications; ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
- Verify designs and construction comply with industry codes and standards.
- Promote safety awareness and take corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.
- Provide high-quality engineering technical support as an active member of the refinery operations area team.
- Provide technical assistance to the Operations Area Team during adverse operating conditions, including unplanned or emergency projects, clamps or wraps, and coordinating or leading repair plans.
- Provide support outside normal work hours when needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching program
- Paid parental leave
- Educational reimbursement
- Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
