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Position Summary

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a team-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our Area Engineering team. This role involves providing technical guidance and day-to-day support for the Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility and the Mandan Refinery operations team. This position will also manage projects, including new small capital projects and modifications to maintain and optimize existing operating units.

Additional assignments and responsibilities may be required based on knowledge, experience, and workload. The position will be based out of Dickinson, ND and reports to the Engineering Manager. Routine travel between two sites will be required.

The following are general roles & responsibilities that the Refining Mechanical Engineer would typically complete.

Key Responsibilities 

HES&S / PSM / PSI

• Complete all required training on time.
• Participate in unit and project PHA’s (What if’s and HAZOP’s).
• Complete / participate in incident investigations / root cause analyses as assigned.
• Complete PSM recommendations on time.
• Review all projects with Safety during the feasibility and design phases to:
  • Ensure projects comply with safety standards and codes
  • Identify potential ergonomic issues
  • Ensure engineering controls are fully utilized
• Complete an Environmental Review for every project to determine permit and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Management of Change (MOC) process is followed for all projects.
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan as necessary.
• Understand and apply Dickinson and Marathon’s Safety Procedures (SP’s).

Area / Project Team Support

• Review project list with the Area Team on a regular basis to help prioritize the project list.
• Complete scope, design, and constructability reviews with the Area Team for all projects to make sure the project meets the Teams needs including hourly personnel in both Maintenance and Operations.
• Assist Area Maintenance and Procurement in specifying piping, valves, and engineered equipment.
• Assist with MOC’s for projects completed by the Area Team.
• Provide engineering and design support for unit shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Attend Area Team meetings. Be an active participant, and champion MPMP and POTP
• Interface with the construction group for planning of project implementation.

Design / Reliability

• Understand and apply engineering codes and specs to ensure project designs meet applicable standards (RAGAGEP).
• Review equipment designs with Reliability to identify potential problems or areas for improvement.
• Review designs with Tech Services to ensure process requirements are met.
• Work with Reliability to develop engineered solutions for equipment with reliability issues.
• Complete peer reviews for QA/QC on process and mechanical design for inhouse projects as required (i.e. verify process conditions comply with ANSI/ASME applicable codes and Marathon Refining Standard Specifications, hydraulics, PSV pressure drops etc).

Project Management / Controls

• Use the MPMP process to develop and implement projects.
• Maintain the database for all projects.
• Maintain a prioritized list of jobs that includes capital budget projects, HES&S projects, and Area Team priorities.
• Coordinate project work with outside engineering firms.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
• Organize project team to meet project deliverables.
• Ensure projects are properly documented and all process safety information (PSI) and mechanical integrity information is updated.
• Monitor and control the cost and schedule in all phases of projects. Forecast project spend monthly.
• Control scope creep on approved projects. 
• Coordinate procurement of engineered and bulk material for all projects.
• Assist with developing and submitting the Capital and Expense Budgets.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Minimum of 2 years post degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.