Lead Planning & Optimization Advisor – Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

. Lead development of optimized regional and cross-regional production plans using LP models across multiple refineries .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $162,700 - $243,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in refinery planning and optimization, utilizing LP models to drive regional and cross-regional strategies. Possesses strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

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Refinery PlanningOptimization ModelsLinear ProgrammingData AnalysisScenario Planning

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Hard Skills

Refinery OperationsValue Chain AnalysisQuantitative TechniquesPerformance AssessmentBackcast AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisDecision Support AnalyticsIntegrated PlanningTechnical LeadershipMarket Dynamics

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsPartnership BuildingStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Aspen PIMS

Industry Keywords

Commodity MarketsPrice DynamicsSupply-Demand FundamentalsOperationsLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of optimized regional and cross-regional production plans using LP models across multiple refineries
Serve as a subject matter expert in refinery planning and optimization
Provide technical leadership for LP model development and optimization
Drive regional and cross-regional optimization strategies
Guide complex scenario and sensitivity analyses for planning decisions and risk evaluation
Lead performance assessments, backcast analyses, and scenario evaluations
Collaborate across Operations, Commercial, Logistics, and Planning organizations
Lead complex planning and optimization initiatives
Mentor other advisors and advance planning and optimization capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
A Bachelor's degree in another field may be considered with five (5) years of experience in refinery planning, optimization, value chain, operations, commercial, logistics or related technical experience
Four (4) years of refinery planning, optimization, value chain analysis, operations, commercial, logistics, or related experience required
Aspen PIMS linear programming user background preferred
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics
Knowledge of commodity markets, price dynamics, and supply-demand fundamentals
Experience with optimization models and quantitative techniques
Experience with integrated planning and optimization
Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis skills
Data analysis and decision support analytics skills
Ability to build partnerships and engage stakeholders
Business acumen and business domain knowledge
Continuous improvement mindset
Systems thinking and metrics management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program