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Refining Economics & Planning Manager

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
El Paso, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

Value Chain Optimization (VCO) has an opening for the position of Refining Planning and Economics Manager in its Planning & Economics group within the El Paso Refinery. This position will report directly to the Value Chain Optimization Director – West and will be responsible for planning, managing, and directing Engineers and Schedulers in production planning and scheduling, economic evaluations, and optimization of refinery performance.

This role requires extensive collaboration with other departments, organizations, and third parties, demanding strong interpersonal and communication skills. Additional responsibilities include implementing and providing guidance on corporate and refinery-wide directives and goals; driving efficiency improvements and effective resource management; and evaluating and fostering the technical and career development of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Helps manage the commercial aspects of regional refinery operations, including feedstock selection, product and intermediate placement, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.
  • Directs local refinery planning team in optimization of the refinery’s feed and product slate and operations to maximize refinery profitability. Responsible for the creation and implementation of the short-term production plan.
  • Supports and advises engineers and schedulers on modifying operating plans in response to capacity limitations, product quality, constraints, and equipment failures. Includes the regional planning teams in communication of operating limitations as listed above.
  • Provides group personnel with the necessary tools and resources to accomplish department goals, including engaging other MPC divisions to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
  • Works closely with VCO leadership and other stakeholders to minimize customer supply disruptions and maximize profitability for MPC. Drives value addition for the refinery and considers the best value case for the entire region.
  • Communicates expectations to personnel, evaluates individual performance versus expectations to determine the areas of strength and opportunities for improvement and appraises personnel of their performance status in a timely manner.
  • Prepares status and progress reports for management and communicates accomplishments and concerns to management.
  • Coaches and mentors team members in development of communication and interpersonal skills of personnel so that appropriate work relationships can be developed with customers, contractors, and other work associates.
  • Develops and manages a training plan using work assignments and training opportunities to continuously improve technical skills. Participates in necessary refinery safety training and programs.
  • Participates in the management of department staffing, including recruiting interviewing and selection of candidates.
  • Serves as the focal point of communication between the Refinery Leadership Team and the VCO Organization. Responsible for communication of economic drivers and strategic planning objectives with other local refinery departments.
  • Works with Regional Planning team to provide insight to TAR planning and project economics, as necessary.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
  • Five (5) years of refining experience in Technical Services, Commercial and/or Economics & Planning required.

Skills

  • Authentic Communicator
  • Business Acumen
  • Business Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Energizing the Organization
  • Ongoing Learning & Self-Development
  • Relationship Management
  • Results Driven
  • Selecting and Developing People
  • Strategic Outlook

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021535

Location Address:

6550 Trowbridge Dr

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

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, citizenship or 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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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.

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