Refining Engineering Manager

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Position Summary:

Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) El Paso Refinery currently has a vacancy for a Refining Engineering Manager to lead the Major Projects group of the Engineering Department. This position will report directly to the Refining Engineering Director and will be required to provide supervision, technical support and development for a team of engineers who support or lead project engineering-based opportunities with project development/implementation.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, team-oriented individual. The position requires the ability to interface with numerous project teams, and additional departments outside of the Major Projects Group.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supervise the development, management, and completion of a wide range of engineering and construction projects. Apply project management and technical engineering knowledge and experience to ensure engineering packages are accurately and safely developed, also monitor and ensure that projects are completed within the budget and schedule.

· Oversee all phases of engineering for their teams’ projects. As supervisor and the last line of defense, check and approve all construction work package and Management of Changes (MOC)s done by their team. Ensure that designs include current engineering and construction technology and that projects maximize operations efficiency, quality, flexibility, safety, scheduling, and reliability, while minimizing costs.

· Communicate expectations to personnel; evaluate individual performance versus expectations to determine the areas of strength and weakness of personnel. Appraise personnel of their performance status in a timely manner. Provide leadership and develop engineers. Handle personnel and department conflicts tactfully and professionally. Make a decision when there is technical conflict between specifications and / or departments. Manage the college co-ops assigned to the team.

· Distribute workloads strategically; considering team members’ interests and strengths, ensures that projects are funded and completed within the intended budget year. Develop members to gain diverse detail design knowledge in piping,

fixed equipment, machinery and civil / structural areas with focus on understanding the process and business needs behind projects, making the work environment more meaningful and fulfilling.

· Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork within the department. Develop a teamwork approach to providing services interfacing primarily with Operations, Products, Tech Service, Maintenance and HES. Join the team in troubleshooting and job walks and provides technical and business solutions as roadblocks come up. Interface with other departments, particularly Maintenance, Turnaround, and Operations to address issues and leverage relationships for smooth progress.

· Support budgeting process by ensuring all projects are developed to meet budgeting deadlines and data is accurate and timely. Meet with project engineers and managers regularly to review workload, obstacles, and manages portfolio of projects. Assist in technical problem solving and task prioritization to hit year-to-year budgets.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

· Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related field. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

· Must have at least 8 years of experience as a project engineer or job-related experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.

· Must have strong technical aptitude, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

· Must have knowledge of refining equipment (piping stress, piping design, heaters, exchangers, vessels, rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical, etc), associated industry codes & standards and process units.

· Must have project and budget management experience with the ability to make practical technical and business decisions.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

· A valid driver's license is required.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

· The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, Must be available to take after hour and/or emergency calls and support infrequent TARs.

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience is preferred.

· Detail design experience is preferred.

· Refinery work process experience is preferred.

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Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00019395

Location Address:

6550 Trowbridge Dr

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.