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Advanced Project Control Specialist

Advanced Project Control Specialist

Marathon PetroleumMartinez, CA, US
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Advanced Project Control Specialist

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.

Job Summary

The Martinez Renewable Fuels Refinery located in Martinez, CA, is seeking an Advanced Project Controls Specialist with a master skillset in scheduling to support the Maintenance Department in project development and execution. This includes execution of standard budgeting, forecasting, cost control, earned value, and change management practices throughout the life of a project. The available schedules for the position are 9 / 80, 5 / 40 or 4 / 1 and must have the ability to support schedules during Cat Change and / or Turnaround (TAR).

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis, and presentation of recommendations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
  • Communicate schedule status & recommendations to the project teams to maintain the projects within approved budgets and cash flow constraints.
  • Work with project teams to develop and maintain project work breakdown structures according to MPC & Project Controls standards.
  • Validate area team project estimates, MPC project estimating practices, identification of expense classifications, etc.
  • Review and maintain project performance measurement systems (SAP Prometheus / Primavera P6) and reports for contractor progress.
  • Ensure both MPC and contractors adhere to project control procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Support Project Controls Supervisor with monthly portfolio and project status reporting.
  • Interface with various departments to gather information, communicate issues, and resolve problems.
  • Prepare and keep current master program and project plans as well as sub project plans for monitoring and tracking.
  • Provide information as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedule.
  • Identify and record the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Evaluate actual construction progress and provide regular schedule updates.
  • Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems.
  • Contribute to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to execution date, which sufficiently illustrates the sequence of work activities and project timeframe.
  • Prepare and issue preliminary forecast with project leads.
  • Consult the appropriate project team members and MPC's estimating procedures as a means of ensuring that proper planning is completed prior to the commencement of work.
  • Develop & maintain regular manpower estimates / histograms for current, upcoming, and future work for short term and long-term forecasting manpower needs.
  • Perform EVM analysis on projects in execution phase.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field and must have at least 5 years of in executing, contracting, planning and scheduling projects in a refinery, petro-chemical or other manufacturing environment OR must have High School Diploma and 10 years of planning, scheduling, and / or project controls experience in a Refinery.
  • Must have excellent communication, organization & planning skills.
  • Must be able to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft : Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
  • The available schedules for the position are 9 / 80, 5 / 40 or 4 / 1 and must have the ability to support schedules during Cat Change and / or Turnaround (TAR).

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • More than 5 years of experience in executing, contracting, planning, and scheduling projects work is preferred.
  • Experience with SAP -Planning and Scheduling software and Primavera P6 is preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills is preferred.
  • Valid drivers license is preferred. (MPC determines valid status.)

    • This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidates experience and qualifications.

    Location : Martinez, California

    Job Requisition ID : 00017710

    Pay Min / Max : $104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary Grade : 11 - 12

    Location Address : 150 Solano Way

    Additional locations :

    Education : High School (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, 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 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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