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Planning & Optimization Engineer

at Marathon Petroleum

📍 3 Locations Unknown Posted March 25, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves optimizing refinery operations and profitability through advanced modeling, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will develop production plans and support refinery strategic initiatives.

  • Coordinate refinery operations
  • Develop production plans
  • Conduct market analysis
  • Use LP and simulation models
  • Collaborate across teams

The technical environment includes linear programming, simulation models, and refinery process understanding. The role emphasizes data analysis, market dynamics, and operational optimization.

The ideal candidate is an experienced refinery engineer with at least 4 years of experience in refinery operations, market analysis, and supply chain optimization. They are skilled in linear programming, simulation models, and cross-functional collaboration.

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringFour years relevant experienceUnderstanding of refinery operations and economicsExperience with linear programming and simulation modelsAbility to develop and communicate production strategies
Experience with refinery optimizationKnowledge of Gulf Coast market dynamicsExperience with capital project justificationExperience with backcast models
Linear programming softwareSimulation models
Linear Programmingrefinery operationsmarket analysissupply chain optimizationdata analysisproduction planningscenario modeling
Linear ProgrammingRefinery OperationsMarket AnalysisSupply Chain OptimizationData AnalysisProduction PlanningScenario ModelingLP SupportGulf Coast Market Dynamics
CommunicationCritical ThinkingResults-DrivenAdaptabilityCross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Energy / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing
Job Function Optimizing refinery profitability and operations through modeling and analysis
Role Subtype Planning & Optimization Engineer
Tech Domains Linear Programming, Simulation Models
refinery operationsmarket analysissupply chain optimizationproduction planninglinear programmingsimulation modelsrefinery optimizationGulf Coast marketdata analysiscross-functional collaborationsupply chaincross-functionalenergy

Lack of engineering degree, Less than 4 years of relevant experience, No experience with linear programming or simulation models, Limited understanding of refinery operations

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