Project Controls Specialist at Marathon Petroleum

St Paul Park, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, Refining, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in executing, contracting, planning and scheduling projects work
  • Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Advanced Excel Experience) and experience with SAP
  • Planning and Scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 a plus
  • Excellent communication, organization & planning skills
  • Ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment
  • Travel up to 5%
  • Must be able to work extended hours as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis, and presentation of recommendations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Review, analyze and communicate cost & progress data in Enterprise Project Controls software (SAP & IPS)
  • Communicate cost status & recommendations to the project teams, accounting and corporate to maintain the projects within approved budgets and cash flow constraints
  • Work with project teams to develop and maintain project work breakdown structures according to MPC & Project Controls standards
  • Validate estimates, ensuring adherence to estimate basis, MPC project estimating practices, identification of expense classifications, etc
  • Review and maintain project performance measurement systems (IPS & Primavera P6) and reports for contractor progress
  • Ensure both MPC and contractors adhere to project control procedures and reporting requirements
  • Support Project Controls Supervisor with monthly portfolio and project status reporting
  • Coordinate the development of annual budgets as an evergreen effort (year-round), ensuring all required documentation is suitably developed per MPC standards
  • Coordinate planning for future budget submittals with Engineering / Maintenance / Project Controls teams to ensure departmental readiness
  • Support the change management processes for budgeting and cost control of assigned projects
  • Identify and communicate improvements for cost control procedures while implementing and maintaining current processes
  • Lead Project Controls support during turnarounds and major maintenance events
  • Support hiring plan development for all shutdowns
  • Ensure assigned projects are closed out in a timely manner

Skills

SAP
IPS
Primavera P6
Cost Control
Budgeting
Forecasting
Change Management
Work Breakdown Structures
Earned Value Management
Project Reporting

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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