NG&NGL Engineer II​/III

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.

MPLX NG & NGL Operations West Region is seeking an Operations Engineer. The Operations Engineer will provide engineering support, project management, technical stewardship, and oversight to gathering, pipeline, compression, and gas plant operations assets. This position reports to the Operations Engineering Manager and requires previous experience in operations engineering, crude oil/natural gas/natural gas liquids gathering, pipelines, compression/pump facilities, and gas processing plants.

The role focuses on providing operations engineering support and the development/execution of gathering, pipeline, compression, and gas plant‑related projects.

• Provide engineering support and technical oversight for gathering, pipeline, compression, and gas plant operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and optimize processes using sound engineering practices.
• Manage capital and expense projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and project‑management standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and modeling using modern technical tools and software.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Process Safety Management activities (PHAs, MOCs, PSSR).
• Collaborate with internal and external subject‑matter experts to maintain industry best practices.
• Develop and manage capital and expense projects, including economic evaluations, scoping, costing, and approval documentation for gas plant and associated infrastructure.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate process safety risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience with gas plant design and construction, including project planning, equipment specification, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with process simulation software such as Pro Max, VMG Symmetry, and/or Aspen HYSYS.

Location: Midland, TX (Paragon)

Salary: $104,300 – $179,800

Job Requisition :

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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Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program.