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Position Summary

Value Chain Optimization is seeking a motivated employee with interest in commodities scheduling and optimization of the refinery, while working closely with business partners to identify and advance optimization opportunities. This position works across organizations, including but not limited to MPLX, Commercial Scheduling, Commercial Planning & Optimization, and Refinery Products Control. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator with interest in learning refinery economics and MPC’s commercial side of the business.

VCO views this as a growth opportunity for an employee seeking to gain knowledge in refinery logistics & economics, as well as the commercial side of the business. This position is located at the El Paso Refinery and will report directly to Economics & Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands economics that are needle movers associated with refinery scheduling responsibilities. Coordinates with key stakeholders to maximize feedstock or product value. Has clearly identified value opportunities in coordinating role and executes them. On call around the clock to respond to unexpected events, making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply and minimize refinery impacts. Actively works with tank farm and refinery operations to ensure understanding of logistic and economic planning.

• Proficient in APS scheduling software, uses APS in daily job tasks. Proficient in other supporting software to manage dock utilization, product certification, etc.

• Manages scheduling and coordinating responsibilities independently. Has built relationships with key Refinery and Commercial stakeholders.

• Executes new business processes and improves existing processes to reduce risk, improve performance, and add value to the operations team. Executes efficiency upgrades to work processes for their respective area.

• Able to provide backup coverage to at least one product coordinator position.

• Understands financial implications of supply coordination across multiple desks. Proactively identifies and communicates commercial / operational optimization opportunities that improve area’s financial disposition.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of experience in feedstocks or refined products coordinating or proven execution in refining and marketing/petrochemical industry in lieu.

• Three (3) years of experience in crude oil/refined products coordinating experience or proven execution of equal ability in refining and marketing/petrochemical industry.

Skills

• Action Planning

• Adaptability

• Business Acumen

• Change Facilitation

• Communication

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Innovation

• Leadership & Mentoring

• Results Driven

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Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021471

Location Address:

6550 Trowbridge Dr

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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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.