MPL Hydraulic Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position collaborates closely with MPL’s Operations Center, MPLX Business Development, and operational support teams across both Gathering & Processing and Logistics & Storage. The successful candidate will contribute to pressure control, system optimization, and leak detection efforts, while also providing technical support to field personnel and control room operations.

In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the engineer will play a key role in evaluating pipeline expansion opportunities and developing conceptual designs for new business ventures—efforts that directly impact the performance and growth of MPLX. The position regularly involves participation in high-visibility projects and offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Stakeholder engagement includes coordination with internal teams such as MPL Operations, Logistics, Business Development, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering groups. The role also offers career development through structured department training and the use of standardized tools and analysis practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform hydraulic analyses to evaluate the capacity of existing pipeline configurations and develop logical expansion strategies. Scope includes sizing of pumps, motors, control valves, relief systems, and associated piping.

- Apply pressure control processes to recommend setpoints that prevent overpressure and ensure safe, reliable pipeline operations. Review and approve pressure control setpoint change notifications submitted by other Hydraulics Engineers.

- Provide daily technical support to operating teams to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of MPLX’s pipeline systems.

- Ensure quality and compliance by reviewing engineering calculations, maintaining pressure control integrity, and verifying that regulatory documentation meets compliance and technical standards.

- Support after-hours operations on a rotating basis, providing assistance with leak detection and hydraulics-related issues.

Grade: 11 – 13, depending on qualifications and level of experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in engineering required; chemical or mechanical preferred.

- Four (4) years of related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

- Experience with leak detection

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00021005

Location Address:

539 S Main St

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,

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. 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

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.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.