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Position Summary:

The Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking Project Controls Specialists to support the delivery of capital and expense projects within an investment program totaling $1.0 billion over the next five years.

The Project Controls Specialist will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction and Accounting personnel to ensure projects are planned and effectively managed so that performance is continuously improved. The Project Controls Specialist will provide Project Management with forward-looking information identifying expected project performance and comparisons against performance targets.

The Project Controls Specialist will report within the Engineering and Major Projects organization and depending on candidate experience and organizational needs will support small, medium or major projects. While previous experience in project controls is preferred, candidates who have familiarity with project processes and who possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in development of project execution plans, schedules and cost control documentation, and maintaining project metrics throughout the duration of the project.

• Provide project controls expertise relating the integration, controls and management of projects, including project planning and scheduling, manpower planning, cost control and risk management.

• Develop and monitor, with the project team, project execution strategy and tactical plans to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for individual projects.

• Apply cost control and other analytical techniques to quantify financial and schedule performance and forecast projections via EVM (Earned Value Methodology).

• Implement project controls guidelines and procedures to organize and schedule project work, taking account of time and resource constraints. Provide through project controls, an accountability/audit trail of major project decisions, to minimize company commercial risk.

• Provide project controls input for contractor selection, (i.e. pre-qualification assessment, bid inquiry development, bid evaluation and contract award recommendations).

• Monitor and report on contractor progress and performance.

• Develop customized project management systems, reports, applications, and tools, as required, to meet specific project needs.

• Implement the overall project risk management process including risk identification and mitigation.

• Responsible for change management & contingency control.

• Develop &/or analyze reports to depict current project status and direction to help achieve project goals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Management, Finance or Accounting. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Previous experience in project management, scheduling, estimating, planning, construction management, project controls, and earned value reporting is preferred.

• Ideal candidate would possess advanced skills or knowledge of the following systems: Microsoft Office expertise (Advanced Excel/ Access skills), SAP / SAP Business Intelligence, Oracle Primavera Enterprise P6, and Power BI.

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Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00013277

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.