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Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

Job Summary

The Los Angeles Refinery has an opening for a Fixed Equipment Engineer at our Los Angeles, California Refinery in Carson, CA. The Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer will address issues which impact the mechanical availability of fixed equipment and provide solutions which maximize the mechanical integrity and reliability of the fixed equipment and piping.  This position will form the “strategic” portion of the Inspection group.  The schedule for the position is Monday - Thursday (either 6 AM- 4 PM or 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM) after hours calls can be answered over the phone and they can occur approximately 2 times a month depending on unit issues and support of TAR once or twice a year is required.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Inspection Group on daily needs with respect to field findings from both planned and unplanned events

Work with Area Team members and Inspectors to help broaden their understanding of the unique fixed equipment reliability issues which play a role in each unit. Include personnel from Inspection, Maintenance, Engineering, Tech Service, and Area Teams into the problem-solving process, as required, to identify areas of concern and make recommendations to support the fixed equipment reliability improvement goals.

Work with the Area Teams and capital budget personnel to ensure that all recommended fixed equipment upgrades are included in the budget plans. 

Make recommendations on new fixed equipment designs during project development to improve and ensure the reliability of the equipment. This can include but is not limited to drawing reviews and shop inspections.

Support purchasing and engineering functions by reviewing fabrication drawings for proper material selection, and design per the applicable codes and standards.

Provide support for Risk Based Inspection analyses, reviews, and recommendations.

Work with the Turnaround Planning Group to ensure the turnaround plans help achieve the fixed equipment reliability improvement goals, which includes the repair and replacement of fixed equipment.

Prepare technical bid package to request for quotation and or purchase for fixed equipment identified as required for reliability improvements for both routine maintenance and turnarounds.

Select and conduct focused reliability improvement programs that highlight chronic bad actors, identify long-term investment needs for the area teams, and solve systemic type problems.

Perform and / or manage, as appropriate, Fitness for Service and remaining life calculations per applicable RAGAGEP (Recommended and generally accepted good engineering practice).

Manage heat exchanger tube bundle life cycle program to make recommendations for bundle inspection / testing, replacement, or upgrade metallurgy based on life cycle cost analysis and potential lost opportunity costs.

Initiate preventative maintenance changes for fixed equipment where needed.

Complete Management of Change work process for fixed equipment changes.

 Manage fixed equipment spare parts and updates to equipment files.

Perform assigned incident investigations and complete recommended action items pertaining to fixed equipment, providing thorough analysis and sound recommendations.

Review applicable Operations procedures and revisions.

Engage in maintenance procedure development and review process to help ensure that procedures are consistent with known reliability best practices.

Engage in the review of inspection and fixed equipment engineering specifications and standard practices to identify and recommend changes if needed.

Acquire training in the required areas of responsibility as identified by the Inspection / Engineering Supervisor.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Civil or Corrosion Engineering or related degree. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

Must have a minimum of 3 years post degree experience as a Fixed Equipment Engineer in a refinery, petro-chemical or manufacturing industry.

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.

Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

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

Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

The schedule for the position is Monday - Thursday (either 6 AM- 4 PM or 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM) after hours calls can be answered over the phone and they can occur approximately 2 times a month depending on unit issues and support of TAR once or twice a year is required.

Relocation maybe available. Marathon Petroleum Company LP - Relocation

This job will posted through January 31, 2025.

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.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00014725

Pay Min/Max:

$101,800.00 - $175,400.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

Wilmington, California

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.

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