Planning & Optimization Engineer

Position Overview

An exciting career awaits you at MPC – a company committed to being a great place to work by welcoming new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing our people, and fostering a collaborative environment. The Value Chain Optimization (VCO) team is seeking a South Region Planning & Optimization Engineer who will report to the South Region Planning Director. In this role you will work closely with value chain members and cross-functional teams – including Clean Products, Crude and Feedstocks, Marketing, Refining, and MPLX – to optimize profitability and broaden your understanding of Gulf Coast market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the commercial aspects of refinery operations including feedstock selection, product/intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.
• Develop and communicate strategies to capture missed opportunities and close production optimization gaps based on a fundamental understanding of refinery operations, economics, and market dynamics.
• Assist in collaboration meetings with the value chain to discuss local and regional economic drivers.
• Develop optimized and executable production plans using linear programming simulation models; modify plans as demand/margin conditions change and identify related constraints.
• Conduct detailed analysis of buy-or-make options by evaluating cost, quality, supply chain implications, and market dynamics while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in developing decision-making frameworks and present findings to stakeholders.
• Analyze historical refinery data to identify trends and improvement opportunities, validate data accuracy, and develop backcast models to evaluate past performance.
• Apply analytical skills to identify issues in refinery operations and propose solutions with guidance.
• Provide linear programming (LP) support in the development and justification of capital projects.
• Use LP to develop long-term business plans for the South region.
• Build out turnaround cases in LP for one year and beyond, identifying opportunities for optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience (Technical Services or Economics & Planning experience is preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance – access to comprehensive insurance programs.
• Paid Time Off – enjoy a generous time-off policy.
• 401(k) Matching Program – secure your future with competitive retirement benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave & Educational Reimbursement – support for family and professional growth.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program – performance-based incentives.