Planning & Optimization Engineer

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Position Summary

The Continual Commercial Improvement (CCI) Engineer plays a critical role in analyzing and enhancing refinery performance by identifying optimization opportunities across the value chain. This role blends commercial and technical insight to evaluate past decisions, support planning and scheduling, and improve forward-looking strategies. The CCI Engineer collaborates across functions to run backcasts, validate assumptions, close margin gaps, and drive data-informed improvements that unlock long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Planning & Optimization Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

Three (3) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred

Senior Planning & Optimization Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

Seven (7) years relevant experience. Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience preferred.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Communication

Continuous Learning

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Innovation

Problem Solving

Results Driven

Teamwork

Location: San Antonio TX, West Refinery Locations

Relocation: Available

Estimated Travel: Limited, As needed to meet business needs

This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00017462

Pay Min/Max:

$119,900.00 - $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

12 - 13

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Additional locations:

Anacortes, Washington, El Paso, Texas, Kenai, Alaska, Salt Lake City, Utah, Wilmington, California

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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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at

talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com

. 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

mympcbenefits.com

. 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.