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Marathon Petroleum

Refines and sells gasoline, diesel and jet fuel

Process Design Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 11/2/26
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringProcess Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or above in chemical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • At least four years of process design experience within refining or heavy industry.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to refinery and organizational long-term strategy development and identify opportunities to increase throughput, improve yields, increase reliability, and optimize energy use in process units.
  • Develop process designs for new projects and unit modifications, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and heat and material balances.
  • Perform process simulations and calculations to support equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and energy optimization; lead economic analysis and establish project rate of return.
  • Collaborate with project engineers, operations, and external vendors to align design with operational needs.
  • Prepare process design packages and support hazard and operability studies, layer of protection analysis studies, and other safety reviews.
  • Provide technical leadership during project execution, including design reviews, construction support, and commissioning.
  • Stay current with industry standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fifteen years of post-degree engineering experience in a refinery or chemical plant focused on process design work.
  • Proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSIS and PetroSim, technical writing, and process safety management knowledge, with a strong understanding of refinery economics and project justification.

About the company

Marathon Petroleum refines crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other products for wholesale buyers and branded fuel stations across the United States. It runs what it calls the nation's largest refining system, with 13 refineries spread across the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent and West Coast. Its fuel reaches drivers under the Marathon and ARCO brands, and it co-owns a California plant with Neste that makes renewable diesel from fats and plant oils. The company earns most of its money selling refined fuels, while its controlled partnership MPLX gathers, processes and moves natural gas, crude oil and fuel. Marathon Petroleum traces its roots to 1887 and is based in Findlay, Ohio.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Findlay, Ohio

Founded

1887

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What believers are saying

  • Profits are strong: MPC reported $5.1 billion of second-quarter net income, or $17.73 per share, in August 2026.
  • Union pay is set: Marathon's February 2026 national deal gives USW hourly workers 15% raises over four years.
  • Scale offers varied roles: about 18,500 employees work across refining, fuel marketing and midstream operations.

What critics are saying

  • Labor ties are strained: Marathon locked out about 120 Martinez union workers in June 2026 after an April strike.
  • Long-term fuel demand is exposed: its 10-K lists alternative-fuel vehicles and laws mandating them as business risks.
  • Profits ride fuel spreads: its refining margin jumped from $17.58 to $36.33 a barrel in one year.

What makes Marathon Petroleum unique

  • It runs the largest U.S. refining system: 13 refineries with about 3 million barrels a day of capacity.
  • A gas business sits beside refining: its MPLX partnership has 8.1 billion cubic feet of daily gas-processing capacity.
  • It also makes renewable diesel: its Martinez, California plant, a 50/50 venture with Neste, converted from crude refining.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
BitRss
Oct 30th, 2026
Marathon Petroleum adds David Constable to board of directors.

Marathon Petroleum adds David Constable to board of directors. The Distributed 3 hours ago 58 Marathon Petroleum Corp. said in a filing that David E. Constable has been elected to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2027. Constable most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Fluor Corporation, capping a career spanning the engineering, construction and energy industries. He also led global chemical and energy company Sasol Ltd. as CEO from 2011 to 2016, followed by three years as a senior advisor to Cerberus Capital Management LP. Marathon Chairman, President and CEO Maryann Mannen said Constable brings over four decades of global leadership experience in the energy, chemicals, engineering and construction sectors. Marathon Lead Director John Surma said Constable's record of value creation and management in complex industries would complement the board. Constable currently serves on the board of ABB Ltd and has previously served on the boards of Anadarko Petroleum and Rio Tinto. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a civil engineering degree and completed Thunderbird's International Management Program and Wharton Business School's Advanced Management Program. He is also a longstanding member of the U.S. Business Council. With Constable's election, Marathon's board will grow to 11 directors. Marathon Petroleum is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, and operates the nation's largest refining system, along with a marketing network of branded locations including Marathon brand retail outlets. The company also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company operating gathering, processing, fractionation, and crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. The post Marathon Petroleum adds David Constable to board of directors appeared first on the Distributed. BitRss shares this Content always with License. Screenshot generated in real time with SneakPeek Suite 15 minutes ago 4 23 minutes ago 3 27 minutes ago 38 29 minutes ago 36 30 minutes ago 40 38 minutes ago 49 1 hour ago 58 1 hour ago 50 1 hour ago 53 1 hour ago 52 1 hour ago 63 2 hours ago 54 2 hours ago 71 2 hours ago 62 2 hours ago 60 3 hours ago 57 24/7 cryptocurrency World news. BitRss delivers the latest Top Crypto News from established and trusted voices across blockchain, bitcoin, stablecoins, altcoins, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Since 2015, its Mission has been simple: to share timely news and insights that reflect the global crypto landscape in an ethical and transparent way. BitRss acts as a 24/7 reference point where information from many sources comes together in one place. You can stay up to date through its Original Crypto Summary and Curated Topics, designed to highlight key developments, emerging trends, and shifts in market sentiment. BitRss is intentionally clean, fast, and mobile-friendly. Articles are listed by their original publication time, and a proprietary filtering system removes large amounts of low-quality sponsored content, keeping the focus on information rather than promotion. The result is a continuous news flow that reflects the broader Crypto World, not a single point of view. When available, real-time cryptocurrency prices are displayed directly inside supported articles (look for the highlighted green tags). This makes it easy to explore live market movements, access in-depth coin pages, and connect news with actual verified data. Every article always includes a direct link and screenshot to its original source, ensuring transparency, attribution, and editorial accountability.

CNBC
Oct 29th, 2026
Big Oil earnings set to surge, but Marathon's $25.37 EPS forecast has analysts urging caution

Big Oil earnings are set to surge this week, with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Marathon Petroleum, and ConocoPhillips reporting. ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips are each expected to more than double their earnings per share (EPS) from a year ago. Marathon Petroleum's EPS estimate is $25.37, against $4.51 a year earlier. Higher oil prices and a wide "crack spread" on refined products are expected to lift its sales by $13 billion in a year. Investors will watch guidance and capital spending plans closely. BTIG analyst Jonathan Krinsky urges caution. He notes the S&P Refining Index is up nearly 160% in 2026, its best year in at least three decades, and expects "some significant downside reversion." Risks remain from the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz.

Summa Money
Oct 29th, 2026
ETFs are net sellers of Marathon Petroleum (MPC) on Oct. 27.

ETFs are net sellers of Marathon Petroleum (MPC) on Oct. 27. October 29, 2026 After two straight days of net buying, ETF activity in Marathon Petroleum flipped to net selling on Tuesday, with a net $13.5 million pulled from the stock. More funds traded the other way 25 ETFs bought versus 13 that sold but in smaller amounts. The move follows net inflows of $2.7 million on Monday and $7.1 million on Oct. 23, after outflows of $10.8 million on Oct. 22 and $4.4 million on Oct. 21. For the full record of ETF and guru buying and selling in MPC, see the MPC guru trades page. Which ETFs sold MPC on Tuesday? The largest sellers by dollar value were XLE ($13.2 million), SPY ($4.3 million) and IWS ($2.4 million). In all, 25 ETFs added shares and 13 cut them. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) drove the selling, cutting 30,378 shares for a $13.2 million reduction, a 0.63% stake change at a 4.68% portfolio weight. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) trimmed 9,882 shares worth $4.3 million, and iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) shed 5,428 shares for $2.4 million. Smaller reductions came from SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) and iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM). Marathon Petroleum operates in the Energy sector, in Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing, with a market cap of $123.8 billion. Have ETFs been buying or selling MPC lately? Over the last 5 reported days, ETFs were net buyers on 2 and net sellers on 3, so the recent trend is mostly selling. What does MPC do? Marathon Petroleum is the largest oil refiner in the United States, operating 13 refineries with roughly 3 million barrels per day of crude capacity across the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and West Coast, including the nation's largest refinery in Galveston Bay, Texas. Marathon Petroleum reported trailing-12-month revenue of $153.26 billion, up 23.7% over one year, with a gross margin of 10.7% and a net margin of 5.6%. Its P/E ratio is 15.17, P/B 6.54 and P/S 0.85, alongside a $123.8 billion market cap. The GF Score stands at 61, and GF Value of $230.94 compares with a price of $440.77. The dividend yield is 1.12%, and the stock has returned 174.17% year to date.

PR Newswire
Oct 29th, 2026
David Constable to join Marathon Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors.

David Constable to join Marathon Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors. Oct 29, 2026, 06:45 ET FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that David E. Constable has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective March 1, 2027. "We are fortunate to have David joining as a member of our Board of Directors," said Marathon Chairman, President and CEO Maryann Mannen. "He will bring over four decades of global leadership experience in the energy, chemicals, engineering and construction sectors, a tremendous asset as we execute our strategy." Most recently Constable served as Chairman and CEO of Fluor Corporation, the culmination of a career that spans the engineering, construction and energy industries. As CEO, Constable also led global chemical and energy company Sasol Ltd. from 2011 to 2016, followed by three years as a senior advisor to Cerberus Capital Management LP. He is a member of the board of ABB Ltd and previously served on the boards of Anadarko Petroleum and Rio Tinto. "We're pleased to welcome David to the Marathon Board," said Marathon Lead Director John Surma. "David's record of value creation and successful management in complex industries will be a great complement to the Board." Constable graduated from the University of Alberta with a civil engineering degree and is a graduate of Thunderbird's International Management Program and Wharton Business School's Advanced Management Program. He is also a longstanding member of the U.S. Business Council. The election of Constable will bring the MPC board to 11 directors. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation MPC is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com. Investor Relations Contacts: (419) 421-2071 Brian Worthington, Vice President, Investor Relations Alyx Teschel, Director, Investor Relations Media Contact: (419) 421-3577 Jamal Kheiry, Communications Director SOURCE Marathon Petroleum Corporation

The Lincolnian Online
Oct 24th, 2026
Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC stock: yousif Capital Management LLC trims holdings.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC stock: yousif Capital Management LLC trims holdings. Yousif Capital Management LLC cut its stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC - Free Report) by 3.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 39,536 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 1,295 shares during the quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC's holdings in Marathon Petroleum were worth $15,633,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MPC. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Marathon Petroleum in the second quarter valued at approximately $6,648,958,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the second quarter worth $1,029,611,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 1.6% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,595,084 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $633,668,000 after buying an additional 40,124 shares in the last quarter. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 17.5% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 2,237,930 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $572,172,000 after buying an additional 332,551 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 16.7% in the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,508,489 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $385,675,000 after acquiring an additional 215,686 shares during the last quarter. 76.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Marathon Petroleum trading down 0.5%. NYSE MPC traded down $2.28 on Friday, hitting $457.00. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,460,350 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,005,655. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a 1-year low of $161.93 and a 1-year high of $493.98. The company's 50-day moving average is $410.05 and its 200 day moving average is $316.79. The firm has a market cap of $133.42 billion, a PE ratio of 15.71, a PEG ratio of 0.12 and a beta of 0.54. Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The oil and gas company reported $17.73 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $14.27 by $3.46. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 31.96%. The company had revenue of $51.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $40.87 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.96 earnings per share. Marathon Petroleum's revenue was up 53.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts predict that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 63.58 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Marathon Petroleum announces dividend. The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th were issued a dividend of $1.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. Marathon Petroleum's payout ratio is presently 13.75%. Insider buying and selling at Marathon Petroleum. In related news, SVP Shawn M. Lyon sold 1,000 shares of Marathon Petroleum stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $375.75, for a total value of $375,750.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 11,194 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,206,145.50. The trade was a 8.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Molly R. Benson sold 17,196 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.57, for a total value of $6,165,969.72. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 30,334 shares in the company, valued at $10,876,862.38. The trade was a 36.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 21,691 shares of company stock worth $7,780,127. Insiders own 0.17% of the company's stock. Analyst upgrades and downgrades. Several research firms recently weighed in on MPC. Bank of America raised their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $410.00 to $426.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, October 2nd. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $450.00 to $478.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings raised Marathon Petroleum from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b+)" rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. UBS Group set a $510.00 target price on Marathon Petroleum in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "hold" rating and set a $433.00 price target on shares of Marathon Petroleum in a research note on Sunday, October 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $424.31. Marathon Petroleum company profile. Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) is an American downstream energy company engaged in refining, marketing, and transporting petroleum products. Its operations include converting crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, propane, and other refined products used by transportation, industrial, and commercial customers. The company markets fuel under the Marathon brand and supplies products to independent marketers, commercial businesses, and other wholesale customers. Marathon Petroleum also owns a general-partner interest and significant limited-partner interest in MPLX Inc, a midstream company that operates pipelines, storage facilities, terminals, and gathering and processing assets supporting the movement of crude oil and natural gas liquids. Marathon Petroleum's refining and midstream activities are concentrated in the United States, with assets serving regions across the Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast. Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MPC? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC - Free Report). Receive News & Ratings for Marathon Petroleum Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Marathon Petroleum and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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