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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a Refining Engineer – Area Team Process to support its Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility located in North Dakota.  Area Team Process Engineers (ATPE) provide technical support for plant operations. They will be assigned a specific unit or units within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of their areas, process optimization, and development of small capital projects / modifications to existing units. ATPEs will apply state-of-the-art technology with regard to process simulation and optimization, recommend programs and procedures to increase the economic efficiency of refining operations, and work in a team environment with line operators and other engineers to maintain and troubleshoot control system problems as well as develop advanced control applications for their process units. 

Process engineers work in a team environment with unit operators and engineers of other disciplines to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing refinery assets.  Process engineers will track emerging technology and will interface with corporate refining technologists to help determine future operating strategies and investments.

This position reports to the Tech Services Supervisor and will be based in Dickinson, ND.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Area Operating Team Support

Support unit operation through daily process monitoring – Communicate unit performance, optimization opportunities, and environmental performance.  Assist troubleshooting efforts with unit upsets, product quality incidents, not meeting production plans, etc.Key Performance Indicators (KPI) included as part of routine reporting (WABT curve, fouling, chemical and catalyst budgets, yields, etc.)Manage catalyst performance and coordinate catalyst change timingReview / approve vendor chemical programsWork with the Lab to request more samples for troubleshootingProvide after-hours support when appropriate – emergency call out

Process Controls Interface

Daily interaction / communication with Board Operators. Understand regulatory control logic and any Advanced Multi-variable Process Control applications (APC)Alarm rationalization participation

Project Process Leadership

Develop and support implementation of small to medium capital projectsProvide justification, develop project economics, and present to management

Unit Turnaround Support

Develop justification and work scope for TAR and routine maintenance – specifically catalyst changeout, exchanger cleaning, furnace pigging, etc. Support / review operating procedures for start-up and shutdownInspect vessel internals for proper installation / tolerances of componentsMonitor / approve catalyst loading and provide special chemical procedures

Process Optimization / Econ & Planning Interface

Participate in Process Technology Advisory Group calls/meetings.  Work with Technologists to understand and implement unit best practices through unit health check-ups.Work with local and centralized Econ & Planning groups to set outside feedstock properties and evaluate opportunity feedsIdentify constraints, set appropriate unit targets, and drive implementation with OperationsMonitor accuracy of Linear Programming (LP) model yields and recommend changes

Technical PSM Stewardship

Critical Process Variables/ Not to Exceed (CPV/NTE) Maintenance and Operating Limits supportLead/Participate in the MOC processPerform environmental calculations (leaks, maximum intended inventory, etc.)Lead incident investigations for process related eventsParticipate in unit hazard reviews (What-Ifs, HAZOPs)Support instrumentation Process Safety Information (PSI) and troubleshooting (thermowell calculations, orifices, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required.One or more years of experience as a process engineer in the refining or petrochemical industry preferred.A valid Driver's License is required upon hire.Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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. 

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Location:

Dickinson, North Dakota

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00012955

Location Address:

3815 116th Ave SW

Education:

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.