POSITION SUMMARY:The Power Asset Development Engineer responsibilities will provide primary support to all existing and potential power generation projects within MPC and MPLX locations. Responsibilities may also include multi-facility studies and programs. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team setting with engineers and professionals and handle multiple priorities and requests in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner. The candidate will bring a positive attitude and will be highly motivated with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. High work standards and a commitment to Company policies and procedures are core expectations for the candidate.
This position reports to the Refining Asset Development Director. The position can be based in the Findlay, OH; Houston, TX; or Canonsburg, PA offices.
Travel is expected to be up to 25%.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on electrical power generation within MPC and MPLX. Understands the various forms of power generation, storage and utilization of existing and emerging technologies. Will be the primary corporate representative for the technical and the financial evaluation of potential projects.
- Coordinates with the various MPC and MPLX assets to identify projects and search for potential synergies in both petroleum refining and natural gas processing facilities.
- Develops innovative capital projects across MPC and MPLX assets, guiding initiatives from conceptual design through implementation with a forward-looking vision beyond existing infrastructure.
- Guides asset teams on base case and sensitivity assumptions; may also perform strategic financial analysis to assess project viability and long-term value creation.
- Coordinates cross-functional collaboration to vet project scope, assumptions, and benefits; ensures alignment with key stakeholders across MPC/MPLX and secures enterprise support.
- Tracks critical path milestones and proactively manages schedule risks to maintain alignment with capital planning timelines.
- Analyzes synchronization of project cost and economic updates with Initial Budget cycles; ensures timely and accurate integration into broader financial planning.
- Builds high-impact presentations and executive reports using advanced MS Office tools; translates technical and financial data into strategic insights for leadership.
- Drives coordination of project data and performance tracking within the Capital Budget process; ensures transparency and accountability across the portfolio.
- Partners with Business Development to identify transformative capital investments that deliver measurable returns and strategic advantage.
- Identifies enhancements to budget development tools, modeling procedures, and planning frameworks to enhance forecasting accuracy and decision-making agility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum (Required) Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline required.
(Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date). - Four (4) years or more of refining/petrochemical engineering experience required. Four (4) years or more of power generation engineering experience highly preferred, specifically in an industrial setting utilizing cogeneration.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Excel and Power Point skills preferred.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Houston, Texas
Job Requisition ID:
Location Address:
539 S Main St
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
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.
