Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Company LP
Detroit, MI

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

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer position supports the refinery’s Maintenance Department by identifying and developing equipment-related improvements. These improvements include root cause failure analysis and optimization of maintenance programs for rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.) and fixed equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, etc.) The role also involves budgeting for planned equipment replacements, troubleshooting existing issues, implementing new solutions, and creating reliability programs focused on longer run times and safer operations. The position requires significant teamwork, collaboration, and communication across all refinery departments, as well as with various corporate entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Listed below are the responsibilities of the Mechanical Reliability Engineer position:

  • Provides technical assistance/troubleshooting assistance in resolving equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems for all rotating and/or fixed equipment located within all assigned area teams; contacts internal and external experts as required.
  • Utilizes reliability tools such as reliability analytics, failure evaluations, and cost analysis to improve reliability of rotating and/or fixed equipment systems.
  • Writes PRFs for reliability improvement projects, equipment upgrades, etc. including financial justification (life cycle cost analysis) and facilitates DSP development. Champions MOC as appropriate.
  • Reviews turnaround work lists and scopes for critical equipment.
  • Helps establish equipment monitoring plans and control limits.
  • Ensures equipment repairs meet or exceed OEM specifications.
  • Conducts post-audits to measure the effectiveness of significant reliability related projects and activities.
  • Provides technical assistance to aid decision-making on repair solutions during turnarounds and unplanned equipment outages.
  • Reviews corporate specifications for potential improvement based on industry and site-specific experience as appropriate.
  • Provides technical expertise and support to capital project development.
  • Commit to continuous improvement through innovation and mentoring of others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Two (2) years or more of experience required.
  • Drivers license required.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills are essential.
  • Effective communication skills are required to mentor others and build consensus across the refinery.

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

Detroit, Michigan

00022708

13501 Oakwood

Full time

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 [email protected]. 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 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.

Posted 2026-06-29

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