Project Engineer - Refining

Position Summary

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a team‑oriented engineer to join our Area Engineering team to provide technical guidance for day‑to‑day technical support for a refinery operations team and project management services. Projects may include new small capital projects and modifications needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Additional assignments and responsibilities may be required based on knowledge, experience, and workload.

The position will be based out of the Marathon Petroleum’s Mandan Refinery in Mandan, ND and reports to the Engineering Manager.

• Complete all required training on time.
• Participate in unit and project PHA’s (What if’s and HAZOP’s).
• Complete / participate in incident investigations / root cause analyses as assigned.
• Complete PSM recommendations on time.
• Review all projects with Safety during the feasibility and design phases to:
  • Ensure projects comply with safety standards and codes
  • Identify potential ergonomic issues
  • Ensure engineering controls are fully utilized
• Complete an Environmental Review for every project to determine permit and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Management of Change (MOC) process is followed for all projects.
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan as necessary.
• Understand and apply Mandan and Marathon’s Safety Procedures (SP’s).

• Review project list with the Area Team on a regular basis to help prioritize the project list.
• Complete scope, design, and constructability reviews with the Area Team for all projects to make sure the project meets the Teams needs including hourly personnel in both Maintenance and Operations.
• Assist Area Maintenance and Procurement in specifying piping, valves, and engineered equipment.
• Assist with MOC’s for projects completed by the Area Team.
• Provide engineering and design support for unit shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Attend Area Team meetings. Be an active participant, and champion MPMP and POTP.
• Interface with the construction group for planning of project implementation.

• Understand and apply engineering codes and specs to ensure project designs meet applicable standards (RAGAGEP).
• Review equipment designs with Reliability to identify potential problems or areas for improvement.
• Review designs with Tech Services to ensure process requirements are met.
• Work with Reliability to develop engineered solutions for equipment with reliability issues.
• Complete peer reviews for QA/QC on process and mechanical design for in‑house projects as required (i.e. verify process conditions comply with ANSI/ASME applicable codes and Marathon Refining Standard Specifications, hydraulics, PSV pressure drops, etc.).

• Use the MPMP process to develop and implement projects.
• Maintain the database for all projects.
• Maintain a prioritized list of jobs that includes capital budget projects, HES&S projects, and Area Team priorities.
• Coordinate project work with outside engineering firms.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently in a timely, safe, and cost‑effective manner.
• Organize project team to meet project deliverables.
• Ensure projects are properly documented and all process safety information (PSI) and mechanical integrity information is updated.
• Monitor and control the cost and schedule in all phases of projects. Forecast project spend monthly.
• Control scope creep on approved projects.
• Coordinate procurement of engineered and bulk material for all projects.
• Assist with developing and submitting the Capital and Expense Budgets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Some travel will be required.
• 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.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Strong organizing, planning, critical thinking, and communication…