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OVERVIEW
Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, IL is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join the E&I Engineering Team. The Project Engineer II/III will report to the Refining Engineering Manager and provide project management and E&I technical engineering services to support a refinery process operations team. Projects include small and mid-sized capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required.
Relocation is approved for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup
Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays.
Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.
Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. Coordinates with external consultants and internal teams to support execution.
Participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs.
Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Specifies and purchases electrical/instrument engineered material for assigned projects.
Provides E&I technical support on multi-discipline projects.
Provides E&I support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams.
Provides E&I assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds.
Travel 10%
Participates in turnaround events as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum (Required) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Two (2) years or more of industry experience
Valid driver’s license
Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Five (5) years or more of refining/petrochemical industry experience
Experience with electrical power system design for industrial facilities, electrical area classification and industry standards (NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.)
Experience in the use of Electrical management software such as ETAP or SKM
Experience programing protective relays
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Organizing, planning, critical thinking, and communication.
Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic refining environment
PAY AND BENEFITS
Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7%
Pension: Company funded pension plan up to 11%
Annual Bonus: Eligible for a company sponsored annual bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Educational Reimbursement
For full benefits details visit mympcbenefits.com
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
Options:
1. 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻-𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 5 days in the office per week, 8 hours per day.
2. 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱: 4 days in the office, 1 day work-from-home per week, 8 hours per day.
3. 𝟵/𝟴𝟬 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 9 hours Monday-Thursday in the office, with every other Friday off. On working Fridays, the schedule is 8 hours.
Additional hours as needed for turnaround and outage support.
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Location:
Robinson, IllinoisJob Requisition ID:
00021261Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 SalaryGrade:
11 - 12Location Address:
400 S Marathon AveAdditional locations:
Education:
Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
RegularMarathon 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, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. 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.
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