What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler – Petrochemicals position at Marathon Petroleum Corporation?
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Position Summary
The Petrochemical organization handles base and discretionary petrochemicals for MPC’s coast-to-coast refining network. These streams include all grades of propylene, benzene, toluene, xylenes, and cumene. The Petrochemical Scheduler has primary responsibilities to manage inventories, production, and logistics (including rail, truck, barge and pipeline) to meet forecasts and work with an array of internal organizations and external business partners to ensure uninterrupted refinery operations. The successful candidate should possess sound interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills as well as be organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment. This position works closely with Trading, Refining, RVCO, Product Quality and T&L (Rail, Transport, and Marine) to ensure optimization of olefin and aromatic balances.
The open position manages our regional Propylene scheduling desk, with opportunities to support additional olefins and aromatics scheduling initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Scheduler
Accountability
Action Planning
Adaptability
Business Acumen
Continuous Learning
Developing Partnerships
Results Driven
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Relocation: Available
Estimated Travel: ~5%
This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00022009
Location Address:
539 S Main St
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.
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
The Petrochemical organization handles base and discretionary petrochemicals for MPC’s coast-to-coast refining network. These streams include all grades of propylene, benzene, toluene, xylenes, and cumene. The Petrochemical Scheduler has primary responsibilities to manage inventories, production, and logistics (including rail, truck, barge and pipeline) to meet forecasts and work with an array of internal organizations and external business partners to ensure uninterrupted refinery operations. The successful candidate should possess sound interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills as well as be organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment. This position works closely with Trading, Refining, RVCO, Product Quality and T&L (Rail, Transport, and Marine) to ensure optimization of olefin and aromatic balances.
The open position manages our regional Propylene scheduling desk, with opportunities to support additional olefins and aromatics scheduling initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Nominates and schedules pipeline, waterborne, truck, rail and/or delivery movements through use of propriety and third-party scheduling systems. Monitors inventories and shipping schedules daily to ensure that supply meets demand.
- Help develop and manage mid to long term supply plans across multiple pipeline systems for multiple refineries.
- Help identify process improvements to enhance accuracy of schedules.
- Work closely with Trading group to identify and execute value opportunities.
- Communicates and verifies planned movements with all stakeholders, including but not limited to traders, optimizers, internal and external counterparties, customers, suppliers, producers, marketers, terminals, vessels, and pipelines.
- Provides timely and accurate inventory position information to Trading, Pricing, Marketing, Trucking and Supervision.
- Performs month end duties, including ensuring scheduling data is accurately represented in system of record and responding to accounting inquiries in a timely manner.
- Responds to unexpected events 24 hours/7 days a week making contingency arrangements to minimize disruption of supply.
- Initiates and coordinates movements independently through Marathon’s distribution channels based on a given plan. Identifies and communicates constraints and begins to identify optimization opportunities on their desk.
- Gains knowledge of the costs of transportation associated with the movements on their desk. Learn the regional supply picture.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting for management review.
Scheduler
- Bachelor's degree required
- Two (2) years of industry-related experience required or High School Diploma with seven (7) years of relevant experience required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Four (4) years of industry-related experience required or High School Diploma with seven (7) years of relevant experience required
Accountability
Action Planning
Adaptability
Business Acumen
Continuous Learning
Developing Partnerships
Results Driven
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Relocation: Available
Estimated Travel: ~5%
This position grade may vary depending on candidate experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Findlay, Ohio
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00022009
Location Address:
539 S Main St
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.