Planning & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute regional operating plans using linear programming (LP) models to support Detroit refinery operations.
• Coordinate commercial aspects of refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product placement, and supply chain optimization.
• Partner with Refining, Trading, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to evaluate buy-or-make decisions and assess economic risks.
• Conduct detailed analysis of historical refinery data to identify trends, patterns, and optimization opportunities.
• Manage local refinery forecasting, deliverables, and production plans, adjusting for demand or margin changes.
• Support project cases and decision-making frameworks through economic modeling and sensitivity analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in Technical Services or Economics & Planning.
• Familiarity with refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics.

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.

About the Company

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company that operates the nation's largest refining system. We are committed to fostering a collaborative team environment that welcomes new ideas and develops our people.