Instrument Reliability Manager at Marathon Petroleum

Carson, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, RefiningIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
  • At least 8 years of related Engineering experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of instrument reliability engineers supporting Operations and Maintenance to continuously improve operational safety, availability, and efficiency
  • Serve as a technical lead to Instrument Reliability Engineers and Maintenance Department in troubleshooting and repair of site measurement instrumentation, control valves, and shutdown systems
  • Ensure adequate review of Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to ensure compliance with Marathon’s Refinery Standard Practices and Reliability initiatives; lead team to plan, develop, and manage PM programs for cost-effective reliability of site assets
  • Support cooperative efforts among all refinery groups and departments
  • Accountable for team’s engagement and support of reliability threat neutralization and bad actor programs
  • Define critical equipment spare part requirements and ensure direct reports work with warehouse and planning resources to implement
  • Interface with MPC Instrument Advisory Group to share lessons learned and best practices
  • Engage management to champion specification changes to improve equipment reliability and department efficiency
  • Provide technical expertise and training for maintenance crafts and operators to support reliability programs
  • Accountable for submittal of Project Request Forms (PRFs) for instrument reliability improvements and champion them through completion
  • Define expectations and project deliverables related to Mechanical Integrity and reliability requirements, and audit deliverables to ensure requirements are met during the project life cycle
  • Ensure scope items are conveyed to Major Maintenance and TAR departments; ensure shutdown scope is well justified, documented correctly, and meets maintenance specifications and industry best practices
  • Provide technical support for Major Maintenance and TAR execution team, assisting with equipment inspection, QA/QC, and FCO process
  • Support refinery safety initiatives and programs, including participation in safety walks and field audits on a regular basis
  • Lead incident investigations and ensure accountability for incident investigations by team members to determine root cause and identify corrective actions
  • Accountable for MOC process and ensure technical documentation is maintained per company policy by team members
  • Champion Mechanical Integrity program and Major Equipment Deficiency process with key stakeholders
  • Direct activities of employees within reporting structure; define goals and objectives, provide feedback on performance and career goals of direct reports
  • Maintain personal development plans for employees to foster professional development and support career goals
  • Act as a champion for advancing a reliability mindset and culture at the refinery

Skills

Instrumentation
Reliability Engineering
Preventative Maintenance
Control Valves
Shutdown Systems
Troubleshooting
PM Programs
Equipment Lifecycle
Spare Parts Management
Refinery Standards
TAR Support

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Volatility in crude oil prices can impact MPC's profitability.
Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for MPC.
The rise of electric vehicles could reduce demand for MPC's gasoline products.

Differentiation

MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
The company has a strong integrated business model from refining to retail.
MPC's midstream operations through MPLX LP enhance its supply chain control.

Upsides

MPC's focus on operational excellence ensures competitive advantage and profitability.
Recognition for energy efficiency by the EPA highlights MPC's commitment to sustainability.
MPC's extensive retail network strengthens its market presence and customer reach.

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