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Instrumentation Reliability Engineer

Job Summary

The Kenai Refinery has a full-time, exempt opening for an Instrumentation Reliability Engineer. The position will provide instrument and analyzer engineering support to ensure reliable operation of the refinery units. This includes budgeting for planned equipment replacements and upgrades, troubleshooting existing issues, implementing new solutions, and creating reliability programs targeting longer run-times and safer operations. The position will require a large amount of collaborating and interfacing with all departments of the refinery as well as various corporate entities. The schedule for the position is 4 day - 10 hours - Monday-Thursday and support of TAR once every three year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the instrumentation and analyzer SME for the refinery; troubleshoots operational equipment problems related to all instrumentation and analyzers.

• Work with routine maintenance planners to retrofit existing obsolete equipment with modern, “like in-kind” designs.

• Work collaboratively with multiple disciplines to analyze instrumentation and analyzer failure trends, conduct detailed root cause analysis; recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions to maximize equipment availability and reliability.

• Develop and maintain site “Bad Actor” list for refinery to identify assets which impact production/reliability. Identify and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Define and implement instrumentation and analyzer improvement strategies to address known reliability issues. Ensure alignment and conformance with long-term operational objectives, corporate specifications, and industry standards and best practices.

• Manage and maintain 5-year budget cycles for instrument and analyzer reliability improvements, projects, and maintenance strategies.

• Support development of site procedures for inspection and testing of Mechanical Integrity (MI) covered equipment.

• Provide technical assistance in resolving instrumentation and analyzer design, operation, and maintenance problems. Reach out to internal and external experts for assistance as required.

• Develop recommendations for equipment upgrades including financial justification (life cycle cost analysis) and assist in project development.

• Develop and review turnaround work lists and detailed work scopes for instrumentation and analyzers.

• Provide leadership and guidance during turnarounds and unplanned outages regarding repair solutions.

• Provide technical expertise and support to the engineering department. Provides support through all phases of capital and expense projects. Participate in technical reviews to ensure detailed engineering meets design specifications, codes, and engineering standards.

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for large capital projects as needed.

• Periodically review instrumentation and analyzer corporate specifications for potential improvement based on industry and site-specific experience.

• Help review and manage spare parts inventory ensuring all necessary parts are stocked for both existing and new (capital project) equipment.

• Provide technical direction and support to Procurement group.

• Support multiple Area Teams.

• Champion Management of Change (MOC) for maintenance driven changes.

• Ensure equipment repairs meet or exceed OEM specifications.

• Display a commitment to training and continuous improvement through innovation and mentoring of junior engineers, shop personnel, and interns.

  Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in instrumentation and/or analyzer technical/engineering in an industrial setting.

• Must have good interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills.

• Must have effective communication skills critical as this position will be required to mentor and build consensus throughout the refinery.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

• Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

• The schedule for the position is 4 day - 10 hours - Monday-Thursday and support of TAR once every three year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in refining or petrochemical industries with maintenance/reliability experience is preferred.

Relocation is available. https://www.mympcbenefits.com/relocation/default.aspx

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com.

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Location:

Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00012174

Location Address:

54741 Energy Way

Education:

Bachelors (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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs_/Department_of_Labor_EEOC_.pdf) . 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

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.