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Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Instrumentation Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Kenai, AK, United States


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Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) Kenai Refinery currently has a opening for an Instrumentation Engineer.

The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for managing and providing technical support to area team projects from early conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction, and project completion. The I&E Engineer will report to the Area Engineering Supervisor and have responsibility for coordinating and providing I&E support to overall project needs and scope. Projects will range in size up to about $10,000,000 and will include both capital scope and expense scope needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. The hours of the position are 9/80's and support TAR once every three years.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply project management and instrument and electrical engineering skills and knowledge in all phases of projects from conception to closeout.
  • Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
  • Interact daily with project team members and key refinery stakeholders to ensure that project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end users.
  • Develop decision support packages (DSPs) for assigned projects, which include a project's objective, scope, schedule, benefits/justification, options, and costs.
  • Present DSPs to management to obtain approval and funding.
  • Manage and provide direction to engineering contractors.
  • Initiate and participate in management of change (MOC) reviews for applicable projects.
  • Provide project support to other area team engineers for the instrument/electrical portion of multi-disciplined projects to ensure delivery of project assignments in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
  • Review design drawings, construction packages, and specifications and coordinate input from stakeholders.
  • Participate in technical reviews with project engineers, engineering firms and equipment suppliers.
  • Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable MPC and electrical industry standards and recommendations throughout all phases of the project (e.g. NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, NEMA, etc.)
  • Aid in maintenance and training development for new electrical equipment installed on assigned electrical projects.
  • Support construction and commissioning of assigned projects.
  • Review and approve proposed changes to electrical process safety information (PSI) documents, including site one-line and electrical area classification drawings.
  • Periodically review and provide recommended improvement to corporate instrument / electrical specifications based on industry and site-specific experience.
  • Provide engineering technical support to Turnaround team during planned unit outages.
Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 year of experience with Instrumentation/Controls systems and applications in the refining, petrochemical or manufacturing industry.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Must have SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) experience.
  • Must be highly motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to interface with project teams and all departments at the Kenai Refinery.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
  • Must have a valid driver's license. (MPC determines valid status.)
  • Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
  • Travel Requirement is 5% or less
  • The hours of the position are 9/80's and support TAR once every three years.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • More than 3 years of experience with Instrumentation/Controls systems and applications in the refining, petrochemical or manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • Experience with process measurement and control, electrical equipment, safety instrumented system (SIS) design, electrical area classification, management of change (MOC) processes, and industry standards (NFPA, ISA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.) is preferred.
  • Engineering experience in a refinery setting is preferred.
  • Experience with ETAP is preferred.


****Relocation is available.**** https://www.mympcbenefits.com/relocation/default.aspx

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum's benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com.

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Location:
Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:
00012853

Location Address:
54741 Energy Way

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, 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 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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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