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Marathon Petroleum · Onsite · Salt Lake City, Utah

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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opening for a Project Engineer at its refinery located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented Project Engineer with a focus on Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) to provide project management and engineering design support for refinery operations. The position will manage a diverse portfolio of capital and expense projects, ranging from small improvements to large-scale projects, that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the refinery.


The successful candidate will be a self-directed, results-oriented professional with a strong understanding of project management principles and experience with refinery or petrochemical equipment and processes. This role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently while collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other key stakeholders.


This position is based at Marathon Petroleum’s Salt Lake City Refinery in Salt Lake City, Utah.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and start-up
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays.
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. Coordinates with external consultants and internal teams to support execution.
• Participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs.
• Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
  • Zero (0) years or more of industry experience required.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator, SCBA, etc.) to be able to perform all tasks in the field.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Products: Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • 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
  • A valid driver’s license is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two (2) years or more of industry experience required.
  • Instrumentation and Electrical experience strongly preferred.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00025264

Location Address:

474 W 900 N

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.

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About Marathon Petroleum

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

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