Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

. Manage routine maintenance activities for the refinery’s rotating and fixed equipment.

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCarson • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,300 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing maintenance activities for rotating equipment in a refinery setting, with a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Rotating Equipment MaintenanceLeadership ExperienceContinuous Improvement MindsetCMMS Software UtilizationMechanical Integrity Programs

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Hard Skills

Rotating Equipment EngineeringTroubleshooting Rotating EquipmentManagement of ChangeBudget ManagementKPI Metrics Review

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SAP

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Refinery StandardsPetrochemical EquipmentSafe Work PracticesUnionized Workforce Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage routine maintenance activities for the refinery’s rotating and fixed equipment.
Provide leadership for the Machine Shop and Machine Craft.
Lead Maintenance Supervisors responsible for hourly field and shop machinists.
Drive improvements in operational availability, optimize equipment life-cycle costs, and achieve best-in-class equipment reliability.
Lead execution of routine maintenance work while managing Machine Shop resources.
Promote safe work execution according to Safe Work Practices and Refining Standard Practices; audit work areas for adherence.
Ensure safety and environmental notifications are planned and executed within MPC guidelines.
Balance manpower resources and execute the weekly Machine Shop maintenance schedule.
Lead craft assignments and contract hiring strategy for Routine Maintenance.
Review KPI metrics, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement and craft productivity.
Manage the budget, recurring budget reviews, scope allocation, and budget discussions with refinery maintenance leadership.
Drive preventative maintenance programs and prioritize Mechanical Integrity PMs.
Follow audit programs to ensure maintenance documentation is completed correctly.
Ensure repairs focus on root-cause elimination and investigate rotating equipment failures.
Provide accurate repair feedback to the Reliability group.
Manage audits of outside shop repairs and repair facilities for compliance with OEM and MPC specifications.
Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Supervisors and Craft Personnel.
Evaluate and support craft training and upskilling activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have eight (8) years of experience in maintenance of Rotating Equipment or Rotating Equipment Engineering experience with refinery or petrochemical equipment.
Must have demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.
Must have an understanding of Management of Change requirements and processes.
Must have working knowledge of applicable industry standards for maintenance of rotating equipment.
Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must have strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex system information across all organizational levels.
Must have a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to drive innovation.
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
Must be able to work the available onsite schedule - Monday- Thursday - 10 hour days, after hours calls are required and support of TAR/outages as needed. Core Business hours are: 6 AM - 4:30 PM.
Prior leadership experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Experience in managing a unionized workforce is preferred.
Experience within Marathon supporting area team production is preferred.
Experience utilizing CMMS software and SAP experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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