Location: San Antonio, Texas (Other locations available: Denver, CO; Findlay, OH)
Company: Marathon Petroleum Company
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $101,800 - $175,400 (Salary)

An Exciting Career Awaits You!

At MPC, we believe in fueling personal and professional growth. We are more than just a workplace – we are a community of passionate individuals driven by the power of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you’re ready to make an impact, unleash your creativity, and work with the brightest minds in the industry, this is your opportunity to join us as a Senior Data Scientist.

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, highly-skilled, and forward-thinking Senior Data Scientist to join our team and lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights that drive our business strategy. If you’re ready to leverage advanced machine learning, statistical techniques, and AI to solve complex business challenges – we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Innovate: Spearhead multiple data science projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
• Develop Predictive Models: Design and implement predictive models that seamlessly integrate with our Business Intelligence tools.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with applications, engineering, and data teams to deploy scalable, AI-driven models and algorithms.
• Mentorship: Guide junior data scientists in their professional development and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Strategic Insight: Provide business intelligence insights to Senior Leadership, influencing strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Research & Development: Stay on top of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, incorporating them into the projects you lead.
• Data Pipeline Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of efficient data pipelines that ensure smooth data retrieval and processing.
• Ethical AI: Lead ethical considerations in AI model development, ensuring responsible data usage and minimizing biases.
• External Collaboration: Collaborate with industry experts, research institutions, and external partners to drive domain-specific insights and advance data science practices.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: Uncover insights through data mining, uncovering patterns, and generating actionable findings that support business growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a data science role with a proven track record of solving complex business challenges using data.

Skills & Expertise:

• Machine Learning & AI Expertise: In-depth experience with machine learning algorithms, deep learning, NLP, and other advanced AI techniques.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Data Analysis & Statistical Modeling: Expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and creating predictive models for complex business problems.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive business solutions.
• Ethical Data Science: Familiarity with ethical considerations in AI, including mitigating bias and ensuring fairness in data-driven decision-making.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes, industry trends, and market dynamics to ensure your insights and recommendations are aligned with company goals.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Business Intelligence Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for seamless integration with predictive models.
• Data Monetization & Commercialization: Experience with data commercialization strategies, including leveraging data for business value.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Ability to analyze and extract insights from unstructured text data.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Why Join MPC?

• Impactful Work: You’ll be part of a team that’s driving real, meaningful change within the energy industry using cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies.
• Collaborative Culture: At MPC, we believe in the power of teamwork and diversity of thought. You’ll be working alongside experts in the field, learning and growing together.
• Personal & Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to developing our people through mentorship, learning programs, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: MPC offers competitive salaries, a discretionary annual bonus, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and more.
• Flexible Work Environment: Our culture is one of flexibility, creativity, and work-life balance, offering you the chance to thrive both professionally and personally.
• Inclusive Workplace: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about data science, AI, and machine learning, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply today to take the next step in your career with MPC.

At MPC, we fuel innovation, growth, and collaboration to deliver groundbreaking solutions for the energy industry. Join us and help shape the future.