Marathon Petroleum

Electrical Reliability Engineer

Marathon Petroleum$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in refining or petrochemical.
  • Valid driver's license; routine travel between Mandan and Dickinson required.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions including PPE use, working at heights, and confined spaces.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Provide troubleshooting assistance for electrical design, operation, and maintenance problems.
  • Champion electrical safety at the sites.
  • Manage and maintain a preventative and predictive maintenance program for electrical equipment.
  • Lead investigations into recurring electrical failures and performance issues.
  • Develop reliability improvement projects and monitor reliability indicators.
  • Support refinery turnarounds, ensuring compliance and execution of electrical scopes.
  • Maintain the plant's electrical model and manage the arc flash labeling program.

Benefits

  • Participation in an Engineering Technical Ladder for career advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to work on high-priority reliability and operational issues.
  • Engagement in continuous learning and development within the electrical engineering field.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer to support the Mandan Refinery and Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility in North Dakota.

This position is responsible for developing and executing plans, programs, and processes to maintain electrical equipment and systems across their lifecycle, reducing safety, environmental, and economic risk and ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards. The role provides technical support on high-priority reliability and operational issues and partners with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should bring experience with industrial electrical systems (preferably refining/petrochemical) and a strong working knowledge of systems up to 15 kV, including electrical safety, hazardous area classification, power distribution/protection, motors/controls, and electrical studies. Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, and API standards are expected.

This position reports to the Reliability Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide technical/troubleshooting assistance in resolving electrical design, operation and maintenance problems. Have the competency to recognize when other resources are required and be able to get the appropriate parties engaged.
  • Be the champion of electrical safety for the sites.
  • Manage the refinery's electrical equipment preventative and predictive maintenance program. This includes establishing and maintaining equipment asset strategies for electrical infrastructure, such as monitoring plans, PM plans, PdM activities, etc.
  • Provide technical expertise and lead investigations to solve recurring electrical equipment failures, reliability threats, and/or performance issues.
  • Initiate and participate in management of change (MOC) reviews and incident investigations.
  • Develop projects, and concepts for reliability improvement, prepare reports that monitor and track reliability indicators, provide technical resources and training to support our reliability programs.
  • Support refinery turnarounds, including scope development, planning, reviews, material acquisition and execution of electrical work scopes. Develop and review turnaround worklists for inclusion of compliance-based testing requirements, maintenance activities & repairs, recommended upgrades & replacements, etc. of critical electrical assets.
  • Support factory acceptance testing & site commissioning of electrical projects or major equipment, including during turnarounds.
  • Maintain and manage the plant's electrical model utilizing ETAP software, including management of the plant's electrical equipment arc flash labeling program.
  • Perform and/or review electrical system studies with emphasis on arc-flash analysis, protection and coordination, motor starting and short circuit studies.
  • Communicate with personnel from different disciplines and grade levels, along with outside resources to obtain needed information or resolve issues.
  • Review design drawings and construction packages for electrical related projects. Participate in technical reviews of vendor equipment drawings.
  • Accountable for management and maintenance of electrical critical equipment list database. Maintain electrical equipment bad actor list.
  • Develop and maintain final relay set points and logic configuration settings for site transmission, substation, and distribution systems.
  • Provide leadership and decision-making skills during turnarounds and unplanned equipment outages regarding repair solutions.
  • Support refinery in high impact unplanned electrical issues as required.
  • Revalidate/write electrical testing procedures, maintenance procedures, QA/QC checklists, etc. to ensure reliability excellence via NETA requirements.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution required.
  • Minimum 2 years of post-degree relevant experience required with refining or petrochemical industry preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required. Routine travel between Mandan and Dickinson is required.
  • Must be able to physically perform the essential job functions including, but not limited to, wearing all required PPE, working at elevated heights, confined space entry, fall protection, and respirator usage.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.


SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
  • Must have working knowledge of common industry standards, codes and practices such as, National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA electrical codes, state codes, and NFPA 70E.
  • Must have working knowledge of wiring terminology, conduits, and conduit hardware.
  • Must understand electrical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), ladder logic and entry level programming.
  • Experience performing electrical power system studies utilizing ETAP modeling.
  • Familiarity with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting practices for industrial electrical applications. Knowledge of electrical distribution and substation design is preferred.
  • Experience with specification, application and maintenance up to 15kV class electrical equipment.
  • Must have strong initiative, leadership, and collaboration skills, with proactive troubleshooting and strategic/critical thinking to drive effective problem solving.
  • Must be able to function in a team environment and effectively communicate with personnel of all levels and across multiple disciplines to include Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.


**This position is part of an Engineering Technical Ladder with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications. *

Location:
Mandan, North Dakota

Additional locations:
Dickinson ND

Job Requisition ID:


Location Address:
900 Old Red Trl NE

Education:

Employee Group:
Full time

Employee Subgroup:
Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company 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.

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is in the business of creating value for their shareholders through the quality products and services they provide for their customers. They strongly believe how they conduct their business is just as integral to their bottom line. As a result, they strive to always act responsibly with those who work for them, with those business partners who work with them, and in every community where they operate.

Marathon Petroleum Careers

Joining Marathon Petroleum means becoming part of a leading global team in the energy sector, where job opportunities abound for those eager to advance their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As one of the largest refining companies in the world, Marathon Petroleum is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape.

Work You’ll Do

At Marathon Petroleum, your work will directly contribute to the company's ongoing success and leadership in the industry. You will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in all aspects of the energy sector. Our team's combined expertise fuels Marathon Petroleum's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role that challenges and excites with Marathon Petroleum. Here, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's a call to action. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture where new ideas lead to groundbreaking solutions. This commitment to innovation and leadership is woven into every aspect of our business, from refining operations to environmental strategies.

Grow and Develop

Marathon Petroleum is deeply invested in the professional growth and development of its employees. We offer a variety of training and development programs, including leadership development, diversity training, and technical skills enhancement. Whether you're starting as an intern or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a pathway to personal and professional growth with us.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Marathon Petroleum is driven by a shared mission to excel. By joining us, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about their roles and the impact they have on the company and the industry. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and fosters a culture of professional enrichment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Marathon Petroleum, we believe diversity drives innovation. Our inclusive culture welcomes all perspectives and encourages a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, ensuring that all team members have the resources they need to succeed.

Explore Job Opportunities

Marathon Petroleum offers a range of job opportunities across various functions of the business. From internships that provide real-world experience to full-time positions in engineering, business, and more, there’s a place for your skills and passions here.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Marathon Petroleum, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career equipped with the tools for success in the ever-evolving energy sector. Our robust benefits package supports your health, well-being, and financial security, allowing you to focus on professional development and career advancement.

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Learn more about Marathon Petroleum
Size
17,700 employees
Market Cap
$53 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.8 billion
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$74.9 billion
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