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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company’s Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join the Area I&E Engineering Team. The Project Engineer II/III will report to the Refining Engineering Manager and provide project management and I&E technical engineering services to support a refinery process operations team. Projects include small capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup 
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays. 
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively. 
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership. 
• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. Coordinates with external consultants and internal teams to support execution. 
• Participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs. 
• Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards. 
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed. 
• Supports day-to-day refinery operations by providing instrumentation and electrical engineering expertise, evaluating equipment and system issues, supporting maintenance activities, and developing practical solutions to operational challenges.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Specifies and purchases electrical/instrument engineered material for assigned projects.  
• Provides I&E technical support on multi-discipline projects. 
• Provides I&E support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams.  
• Provides I&E assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds. 
• Travel 10% 
• Participates in turnaround events as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum (Required) Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Two (2) years or more of industry experience required.

• Valid driver’s license  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred.
• Five (5) years or more of refining/petrochemical industry experience.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation technologies and electrical area classification and industry standards (NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.).

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Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00023791

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

Education:

Bachelors: Engineering (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.