Area Reliability Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Area Reliability Engineer position supports the refinery Maintenance Department by identifying and developing equipment-related improvements.  These improvements include root cause failure analysis and optimization of maintenance programs for rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.) and fixed equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, etc.)  The role also involves budgeting for planned equipment replacements, troubleshooting existing issues, implementing new solutions, and creating reliability programs focused on longer run times and safer operations. The position requires significant teamwork, collaboration, and communication across all refinery departments, as well as with various corporate entities.          

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:      

• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to analyze failure trends in rotating and fixed equipment, recommending and implementing corrective actions to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Address equipment threats and bad actors to maintain business continuity.
• Drive short-term and long-term equipment improvement plans.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting assistance to an Area Team in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance issues.
• Utilize reliability tools such as failure evaluations, root cause analysis, and cost analysis to enhance equipment reliability.
• Write recommendations for equipment upgrades, including financial justification (life cycle cost analysis), and assist in project development.
• Develop and review turnaround work lists and scopes for rotating and fixed equipment.
• Lead multi-department investigation teams to resolve recurring equipment failures.
• Provide leadership and decision-making during turnarounds and unplanned equipment outages regarding repair solutions.
• Commit to continuous improvement through innovation and mentoring of others.
• Conduct post-audits to assess the effectiveness of reliability driven projects and activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable specifications, codes, repair standards, and installation requirements for equipment.
• Champion Management of Change for maintenance-driven changes.
• Ensure equipment repairs meet or exceed OEM specifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college required.
• Minimum of 2 years of reliability engineering experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other heavy industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills are required to mentor others and build consensus across the refinery.

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Location:

Detroit, Michigan

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00016739

Location Address:

13501 Oakwood

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenshipor any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.