Senior Planning & Optimization Engineer - Value Chain Optimization Lead, Martinez Renewables at Marathon Petroleum

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, PetroleumIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics/Supply Chain, Business/Finance, or other relevant fields
Five years of professional experience in value chain optimization, refinery planning, refinery economics, supply chain planning, LP modeling, or other relevant fields
Exceptional analytical capability coupled with high attention to details
In-depth understanding of the renewable diesel value chain, economics, margin capture, profitability drivers, and regulations (e.g. RFS, CA LCFS)
In-depth experience with feedstock quality and pricing tradeoffs as well as feedstock impurities’ impact on pre-treatment and refining performance
In-depth knowledge about petroleum refining, preferably renewables refining, operations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions, locations, company heritage, and time zones

Responsibilities

Running, maintaining, and developing JV’s optimization model, taking inputs from Neste’s and MPC’s (the Parents’) feedstock supply teams, the JV Optimization team, and MPC (in its capacity as the Operator of Martinez Renewable Fuels (MRF) facility), among other stakeholders
Staying on top of the technical, processing, and throughput capabilities of MRF, the inbound and outbound logistics networks, and on-site logistics to make feedstock selection, production planning, and inventory management decisions, enabling safe and reliable operations and maximizing the synthetic margin capture
Generating and publishing the monthly JV Monthly Operational Forecast, serving as the single source of the truth to communicate the Forecast with key stakeholders including but not limited to JV colleagues, the Operator, and the Parents
Developing and implementing standard methodologies, frameworks, and knowledge sharing tools that enable cross-functional team alignment
Evaluating business risks, project economics, and reporting on key performance indicators

Skills

Value Chain Optimization

Refinery Planning

Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Risk Evaluation

Project Economics

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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