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Job Summary
The Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) Los Angeles Refining (LAR) located in Carson CA is seeking a Project Controls Specialist. This individual will provide project controls and administrative support for the Turnaround group. Duties include performing cost control and estimating functions relating to Turnarounds. The Project Controls Specialist will work with Project Control group to maintain consistent cost reporting and adhering to MPC Standards. A successful candidate will have strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment. The hours of the position are Monday Thursday 6:00 AM 4:30 PM and support of TAR on average once a year.
Key Responsibilities
Perform as the project controls/ cost control representative for the Turnaround Team
Support in estimating and cost reporting in adherence to standards
Develop Hiring Plans and Equipment Plans
Maintain manpower and equipment plans and report against the plans daily for all assigned projects
Assist in budgeting and estimating for future Turnaround events
Coordinate and review check and control estimates for Turnarounds
Develop and monitor with the project team project execution strategy and tactical plans to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for individual projects
Review TRACK time and SAP for invoice compliance for Turnaround group purchase orders
Monitor actual earned value productivity direct/indirect ratios etc.
Monitor and prepare cost reports Turnarounds. Prepare Turnaround forecasts
Create and maintain charge matrix for the team
Monitor actual earned value productivity and direct/ indirect ratios
Communicate with Accounting to close out month
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of project controls planning or scheduling experience in a Refinery Petro Chemical or other related heavy industry OR Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Business Accounting Finance or Engineering. (Education must be achieved by start date.)
Must be proficient with: Word Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
Must have a valid drivers license. (MPC determines valid status.)
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
The hours of the position are Monday Thursday 6:00 AM 4:30 PM and support of TAR on average once a year.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in projects or construction planning scheduling or cost controls in refining or petrochemical industry.
Field experience and a successful history of collaborating with field execution leads is preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Project Controls systems such as SAP or Primavera P6 is preferred.
Experience developing reports with data analytics tools such as Access and Power BI is preferred.
Highly proficient in Excel is preferred.
Relocation may be available. job will posted through Monday August 25 2025.
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.
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Location:
Carson CaliforniaJob Requisition ID:
Pay Min/Max:
$78800.00 - $136100.00 SalaryGrade:
9 - 10Location Address:
2350 E 223rd StAdditional locations:
Education:
High School (Required)Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time