Process Optimization Engineer

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Reports to the Process Engineering Manager:
This position’s primary focus is to provide process engineering support and optimization assistance for MPLX’s facilities, including supporting operations in troubleshooting, process modeling, and PHAs. The incumbent will collaborate with business development, engineering, operations, and the capital projects groups to develop, evaluate, and advance projects, all performed in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government requirements. This role is part of a progression of jobs;

the actual title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Work closely with Operations and Business Development to troubleshoot process-related bottlenecks.
• Provide process support for facility startups and shutdowns (planned and unplanned).
• Generate monthly KPI (Key Process Indicators) reports for facilities.
• Provide process support for PHAs and LOPAs of facilities.
• Assist Operations in the development and review of CPVs, SOLs, and Operating Procedures.
• Provide process engineering support for root‑cause failure analysis of equipment, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Participate in the development and review of new G&P standards, including engineering, operations, PSM, environmental, and health and safety.
• Handle assignments and projects with minimal supervision and complete them within acceptable time standards.
• Travel expected up to 33% based on location.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years of process engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of process simulation software (HYSYS, Promax, Symmetry).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Basic knowledge of process simulation software (HYSYS, Promax, Symmetry).
• Chemical Engineering degree.
• PE License.
• Broad process knowledge of compressor stations, natural gas cryogenic processing facilities, and light‑end fractionation processes.
• 7+ years in the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of individuals/employees.

Midland, Texas

Additional locations:
Bridgeport, West Virginia;
Cadiz, Ohio;
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania;
Carlsbad, New Mexico;
Denver, Colorado.

Pay range: $ – $ salary. Grade: 11 – 12.

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.

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