Planning & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate renewable product planning, scheduling, and reconciliation for the Martinez Renewables joint venture.
• Manage product logistics across distribution channels including tank inventory, pipelines, vessels, trucks, and rail.
• Optimize dock scheduling and daily inventory positioning to ensure alignment with commercial objectives.
• Communicate short-term production forecasts to joint venture partners and support reporting.
• Act as Product Quality Coordinator to ensure compliance with renewable product specifications.
• Develop and maintain refinery production and inventory plans using scheduling tools like Aspen Petroleum Scheduler.
• Identify operational and logistical constraints to drive process unit rate targets and operational efficiency.
• Interface with Operations, Technical, Commercial, and JV stakeholders to align execution with site plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or process/operations engineering within refining, petrochemical, or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule, including handling after-hours phone calls and supporting turnarounds (TAR) when needed.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE and perform physical tasks in a refinery environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with refinery planning and scheduling tools such as ASPEN APS.
• Familiarity with linear programming (LP) models and refinery optimization workflows.
• Experience with product quality management and blending optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Technical Services, and Commercial teams.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401k matching program.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Eligibility for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
• Relocation assistance available.

About the Company

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company and operator of the nation's largest refining system. We are committed to being a great place to work by welcoming new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, and fostering a collaborative team environment.