Planning & Optimization Advisor – Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

. Develop and optimize short-term, mid-term, and lookback plans using local, regional, and cross-regional LP models .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,900 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in refinery planning and optimization, utilizing advanced modeling techniques and data analysis to enhance forecasting and decision-making. Collaborates effectively across teams to align strategies and improve operational efficiency.

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Refinery PlanningOptimization ModelingData AnalysisScenario PlanningProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Optimization TechniquesQuantitative AnalysisForecastingSensitivity AnalysisValue Chain AnalysisMarket DynamicsCommodity Markets KnowledgeDecision Support AnalyticsOperational Constraints UnderstandingLP Model Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationTechnical GuidanceLeadershipProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Refinery OperationsIntegrated PlanningLogisticsCommercial OperationsBusiness ProcessesMarket ConditionsEmerging ConstraintsCross-Regional PlanningHistorical Performance ReviewsBackcast Analyses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and optimize short-term, mid-term, and lookback plans using local, regional, and cross-regional LP models
Manage refinery forecasting and planning activities independently
Maintain and enhance LP models by validating assumptions, modifying constraints, and improving model accuracy
Identify emerging constraints and value opportunities and develop optimization strategies
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses involving market conditions, operational constraints, disruptions, and strategic initiatives
Integrate historical performance reviews, backcast analyses, and scenario evaluations to improve forecasting and planning effectiveness
Partner with Operations, Commercial, Logistics, and Planning teams to align plans across planning horizons, refineries, and regions
Lead planning studies and optimization projects independently
Provide technical guidance to less experienced advisors

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
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of commodity markets, price dynamics, and supply-demand fundamentals
Experience with integrated planning and optimization
Optimization modeling and quantitative techniques
Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
Data analysis and decision support analytics
Understanding of business processes, industry trends, and market dynamics

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