Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 20 hours ago
Area Team - Project Mechanical Engineer
Kenai, AK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expMarathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking an Area Team Engineer - Project Mechanical Engineer for their Kenai Alaska Refinery. This role involves providing technical support and project management services for new capital projects and modifications to maintain and optimize existing operating units.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical support and troubleshooting skills for Area Teams
Provide mechanical assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds
Review drawings, documents, and equipment datasheets to meet refinery needs and company specifications
Participate in PHA reviews, area HAZOP reviews, incident investigations and other PSM/PSI related activities
Apply project management skills in all phases of project engineering from conception to closeout
Specify engineered items and equipment for refinery projects
Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner
Coordinate work with outside engineering contractors as needed
Develop scope, supporting cost estimates and schedule creation, and obtaining management approval for projects
Interact daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives
Confer with management, project stakeholders, and local/corporate SME’s throughout a project life cycle
Contribute to budgeting process, ensuring quality budget deliverables and included projects meet refinery goals
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
Must have at least 6 months of mechanical engineering experience in oil/gas refining or petro-chemical internship program OR 6 months of post graduate mechanical engineering in refining, petro-chemical or other heavy related industry
Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical
Must have a valid driver's license. (MPC determines valid status.)
Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship
Travel Requirement is 5% or less
Preferred
More than one year experience in petroleum refining or petrochemical industries is preferred
Experience demonstrating knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards is preferred
Experience in AutoCAD or related software is preferred
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Company
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2011-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Maryann Mannen
Chairman
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