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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Research (OR) group within the Refining organization enhances and supports the planning, optimization, simulation, scheduling and blending software applications used by the refineries, commercial and other organizations within the Company - not only to run and optimize the day-to-day business, but also to develop the Company's long-term asset investment strategy.

 

This successful candidate is responsible for developing and supporting tools to optimize the refineries and value / supply chain. The primary focus is the economic optimization tools (PIMS) for the refineries but can also include secondary distribution networks outside of the refinery fence line.  Opportunities will also exist for consulting with other business units within MPC to aid in the development of solutions to drive profitability.

 

Internal/External candidates can be located in Findlay, San Antonio or any refinery location. 

 

Travel for this position is less than 10%

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports refinery planning models including single-refinery (PIMS), multi-period (PPIMS), and may assist with multi-refinery models (MPIMS, XPIMS).
• Maintains and troubleshoots LP models for assigned refinery(ies), providing user assistance and informal training as needed.
• Collaborates with the planning team to identify, test, and implement model improvements driven by operational changes, projects, or regulatory updates.
• Monitors LP Benchmarking by comparing daily LP predictions to actual unit performance (UPM); reviews results with planners to enhance model accuracy.
• Assists with LP backcasts to compare predicted vs. actual yield accounting data; supports analysis and recommendations for model refinement.
• Works with refinery engineers to gather and validate data; coordinates with simulation and kinetics teams to update submodels and integrate changes.
• Updates crude assays in planning models per latest guidance; investigates crude value shifts resulting from assay changes.
• May support migration of PIMS models to Aspen Unified Planning (AUP), including testing, user support, and vendor feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Engineering Degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years or more of refinery experience including a minimum of two (2) years or more of Process Unit / Technical Service Engineering experience is required.
• Two years of optimization experience utilizing PIMS is preferred.  This may include utilization of PIMS for developing refinery operating plans, evaluating crude economics, performing back casts, identifying and quantifying economics of projects and other opportunities, and turnaround planning.
• Proficiency with PIMS and Excel required. 
• Proficiency with PI strongly preferred.
• Experience with VBA and/or KBC Petro-SIM would be helpful.
• Higher consideration will be given to candidates with experience in modifying PIMS sub-model structures.
• Higher consideration will be given to candidates with PPIMS, MPIMS, and/or XPIMS, and PSCP (DPO) experience.
• Higher consideration will be given to candidates with Aspen Unified Planning (AUP) experience.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00023146

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

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 [email protected]. 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.

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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.