Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent

Carson CA Refinery Carson, California Full time Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent 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. Job Summary The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery, located in Carson, California, is seeking a Machinery & Mechanical Superintendent to manage routine maintenance activities for the refinery’s rotating and fixed equipment and provide leadership for the Machine Shop and Machine Craft. This role reports to the Routine Maintenance, Craft Manager and is responsible for driving improvements in operational availability, optimizing equipment life-cycle costs, and achieving best-in-class equipment reliability. The position leads a team of Maintenance Supervisors responsible for hourly field and shop machinists and oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of routine mechanical maintenance work. The available onsite schedule for the position is Monday- Thursday - 10 hour days, after hours calls are required and support of TAR/outages as needed. Core Business hours are: 6 AM - 4:30 PM. Key Responsibilities Leads a team of supervisors responsible for execution of routine maintenance work for rotating and fixed equipment while managing resources within the Machine Shop. Promotes safely executing work according to Safe Work Practices and Refining Standard Practices, auditing work areas for adherence. Ensures that safety & environmental notifications are planned and executed within MPC guidelines. Balances manpower resources efficiently to execute weekly maintenance schedule in the Machine Shop. Leads craft assignments and contract hiring strategy for Routine Maintenance. Reviews the KPI metrics with the team to identify opportunities, drive continuous improvement initiatives and maximize MPC craft productivity. Manages the budget with recurring budget reviews, ensures scope items are properly allocated toward budget categories, and leads budget discussions with local refinery maintenance leadership team. Drives thorough preventative maintenance (PM) programs. Ensures that Mechanical Integrity PM’s are given priority within the scheduled work. Follows audit programs to ensure that all documentation is being filled out correctly. Improves reliability by ensuring that repairs focus on root cause elimination. Ensures that rotating equipment failures are properly investigated for root causes and resulting fixes are completed according to MPC specifications. Ensures accurate feedback is given to the Reliability group on repairs made on equipment per Refinery Standard Practices. Manages audits for outside shop repairs to ensure they are following OEM and MPC specifications. Audits all outside repair facilities per MPC Refining Standard Practices. Leads, coaches, and develops Maintenance Supervisors and Craft Personnel while promoting accountability, technical capability, and continuous professional development. Evaluates and supports craft training and upskilling activities. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have eight (8) year of experience in maintenance of Rotating Equipment or Rotating Equipment Engineering experience with refinery or petrochemical equipment. Must have demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment. Must have an understanding of Management of Change requirements and processes. Must have working knowledge of applicable industry standards for maintenance of rotating equipment. Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex system information across all organizational levels. Must have a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to drive innovation. 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 have a valid driver’s license. Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship. Travel Requirement is 5% or less. Must be able to work the available onsite schedule - Monday- Thursday - 10 hour days, after hours calls are required and support of TAR/outages as needed. Core Business hours are: 6 AM - 4:30 PM. Preferred Qualifications Prior leadership experience is highly preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Experience in managing a unionized workforce is preferred. Experience within Marathon supporting area team production is preferred. Experience utilizing CMMS software and SAP experience is preferred. Relocation may be available. This job will posted through Oct 31, 2026. 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 candidate’s experience and qualifications. Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location Carson CA Refinery 2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy Carson, California $141,300.00 - $212,000.00 Salary High School (Required) 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marathon Petroleum Corporation