Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum: Drive Operational Excellence

Are you a skilled and passionate engineer with a knack for optimizing equipment performance and ensuring operational reliability? Marathon Petroleum is seeking a talented Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in maintaining and improving the reliability and integrity of our rotating equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a leading energy company, this is the perfect opportunity.

Role Overview

As a Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum, you'll be a key player in our Natural Gas & Natural Gas Services (NG&NGL) operations. Your primary responsibility will be to provide machinery and reliability engineering expertise to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Projects teams. You'll work collaboratively to sustain and enhance the reliability of our rotating equipment, including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, compressors, pumps, and more. Your expertise will be critical in troubleshooting equipment issues, performing vibration analysis, leading root cause investigations, and implementing reliability improvement projects.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into a typical day for a Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum:

• Start your day by reviewing equipment performance data and identifying potential issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment problems and develop solutions.
• Conduct vibration analysis on rotating equipment to identify potential imbalances or misalignments.
• Lead a root cause investigation to determine the underlying cause of a recent equipment failure.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for a critical piece of equipment.
• Work with the Engineering team to evaluate new equipment and technologies.
• Prepare a technical report summarizing your findings and recommendations.
• Attend a meeting with project stakeholders to discuss the progress of a reliability improvement project.
• Mentor a junior engineer on reliability engineering principles and best practices.

Why Carlsbad, New Mexico, Midland and San Antonio, Texas?

These locations offer unique advantages for a Reliability Engineer:

Carlsbad, New Mexico: Carlsbad is at the heart of the Permian Basin, a major oil and gas production region. This provides ample opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and gain experience with a wide range of equipment and technologies. Carlsbad offers a lower cost of living compared to many other oil and gas hubs, making it an attractive place to live and work. The region offers outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, and exploring the nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Midland and San Antonio, Texas: Similar to Carlsbad, Midland and San Antonio's location in Texas puts it at the center of a thriving oil and gas industry. The cities offer a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous restaurants, museums, and entertainment venues. Texas boasts a strong job market and a business-friendly environment. The climate in both cities is warm and sunny, making it ideal for outdoor activities.

Career Path

At Marathon Petroleum, we're committed to investing in our employees' growth and development. The Reliability Engineer position is part of a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you'll have opportunities to advance to positions such as:

• Senior Reliability Engineer
• Reliability Engineering Supervisor
• Maintenance Manager
• Engineering Manager

Salary & Benefits

Marathon Petroleum offers a competitive salary and benefits package that is designed to attract and retain top talent. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $90,000 and $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness programs

MPC Culture

At MPC, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We foster a collaborative team environment where new ideas are welcomed and diverse perspectives are encouraged. We believe in developing our people and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Our core values include safety, integrity, respect, and excellence.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join our team and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply online through our careers website. Please submit your resume and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What are the key responsibilities of a Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum?

   The Reliability Engineer is responsible for providing machinery and reliability engineering expertise to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Projects teams. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, performing vibration analysis, leading root cause investigations, and implementing reliability improvement projects.

2. What qualifications are required for this position?

   A BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) is required, along with excellent communication skills, strong documentation skills, and the ability to lead efforts and make technical decisions.

3. What is the salary range for this position?

   The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

4. What benefits does Marathon Petroleum offer?

   Marathon Petroleum offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase plan, and more.

5. What is the career path for a Reliability Engineer at Marathon Petroleum?

   As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you'll have opportunities to advance to positions such as Senior Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and Engineering Manager.

6. What is the company culture like at Marathon Petroleum?

   At MPC, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We foster a collaborative team environment where new ideas are welcomed and diverse perspectives are encouraged.

7. Where are the locations for this role?

   This position is available in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Midland, and San Antonio, Texas.

8. What kind of equipment will I be working with?

   You will be working with a variety of rotating equipment, including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, screw compressors, turbo expanders, centrifugal pumps, and positive displacement pumps.

9. What is the travel requirement for this position?

   Travel is expected to be 25-50% based on business needs.

10. How does Marathon Petroleum support employee development?

    Marathon Petroleum offers tuition reimbursement programs, professional development opportunities, and career advancement potential to support employee growth.