Area Team - Project Mechanical Engineer

Overview

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Job Summary
Marathon Petroleum’s Kenai Alaska Refinery is seeking an Area Team Engineer - Project Mechanical Engineer who will provide technical support as well as project management services. Projects may include new capital projects and modifications needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. This position is in the Engineering organization and reports to Engineering Supervisor.

The hours of the position are 9/80 or 5/40 onsite and support TAR once every three years. On-call may occur several times a year.

• Provide mechanical support and troubleshooting skills for Area Teams
• Provide mechanical assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds
• Review drawings, documents, and equipment datasheets to meet refinery needs and company specifications
• Participate in PHA reviews, area HAZOP reviews, incident investigations and other PSM/PSI related activities
• Apply project management skills in all phases of project engineering from conception to closeout
• Specify engineered items and equipment for refinery projects
• Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner
• Coordinate work with outside engineering contractors as needed
• Develop scope, supporting cost estimates and schedule creation, and obtain management approval for projects
• Interact daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives
• Confer with management, project stakeholders, and local/corporate SMEs throughout a project life cycle
• Contribute to budgeting process, ensuring quality budget deliverables and included projects meet refinery goals

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Must have at least 6 months of mechanical engineering experience in oil/gas refining or petro-chemical internship program OR 6 months of post graduate mechanical engineering in refining, petro-chemical or other heavy related industry.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
• The hours of the position are 9/80 or 5/40 onsite and support TAR once every three years. On-call may occur several times a year.

• More than one year experience in petroleum refining or petrochemical industries is preferred.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards is preferred.
• Experience in AutoCAD or related software is preferred.

Relocation may be available.

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. (Hiring Manager can go Grade 10 - 12)

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Location: Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition :

Location Address: 54741 Energy Way

Education:

Bachelor’s (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…