Senior Project Controls Specialist

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient RPM Scheduling Lead to oversee the development, integration, and governance of project schedules across our capital and maintenance portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring alignment with project controls standards, enhancing schedule readiness, and driving continuous improvement in planning and scheduling practices.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in Primavera P6, schedule risk analysis, and schedule analytics, with a strong ability to coordinate across functions. This individual will serve as a mentor, technical authority, and resource for schedulers throughout the department, promoting consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Maintain and Evolve Scheduling Frameworks - Develop, maintain, and continuously improve department scheduling processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates to ensure consistency and alignment with industry and corporate standards.

- Schedule Quality and Compliance - Facilitate schedule quality reviews using tools such as Acumen Fuse, perform detailed logic audits, and benchmark against IPA standards. Ensure all schedules comply with MPC Standards & Procedures and readiness checklists.

- Continuous Improvement and Standardization - Drive ongoing enhancements in scheduling practices through the implementation and reinforcement of MPC standards, systems, standard templates, and schedule readiness tools.

- Coaching and Oversight - Provide technical oversight and mentorship to site-level schedulers. Foster their development into scheduling subject matter experts and ensure consistent application of best practices across all projects.

- Governance and Representation - Represent the scheduling discipline in DSP approvals, executive reporting forums, and project controls governance reviews, ensuring schedule perspectives are well-articulated and influence decision-making.

- Schedule Risk Management - Lead and coordinate schedule risk assessments, including Monte Carlo simulations, to proactively identify risks, evaluate uncertainties, and support mitigation planning.

- Integrated Reporting and Analytics - Lead the development of comprehensive schedule reporting across capital, turnaround, and maintenance programs. Consolidate project timelines, track key milestones, and generate performance metrics that support governance and enable data-driven leadership decisions.

- Systems Integration and Configuration - Maintain and enhance scheduling templates, Primavera P6 configurations, and ensure effective integration with enterprise systems such as IPS, iCON, iTAR, and other tools.

- Interactive Planning Facilitation - Plan and facilitate interactive planning sessions. Prepare integrated schedules, align cross-functional stakeholders on critical path activities, and capture real-time updates. Ensure outputs are incorporated into the master schedule and communicated for execution readiness.

- A minimum of 30% overnight travel will be required for this role.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

- A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field is desired or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- A minimum of 12+ years of experience in project management, project controls, and execution with focus on large scale projects is required along with prior supervisory and leadership experience.

- Computer Proficiencies: Advanced skills and knowledge with Microsoft Suite, SAP, Track, RCR, and Primavera (P6)

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID:

00017941

Pay Min/Max:

$137,900.00 - $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Additional locations:

Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Carson, California, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson, North Dakota, El Paso, Texas, Garyville, Louisiana, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

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.