Process Controls Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company’s El Paso Refinery is seeking a Process Controls Engineer. The Process Controls Engineer will report to the Process Control Manager and will design, implement, and maintain process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability. Troubleshoots and resolves control system issues, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Collaborates with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Develop and maintain relationships with console operators.
• Leads or supports Management of Change (MOC) processes for control system modifications. Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses involving control systems.
• Develops and maintains documentation such as control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, alarm rationalization, and system architecture drawings.
• Assists in planning and executing turnarounds, including scope development and post-event evaluations.
• Collaborates with project teams to define control system scope and ensure integration with existing infrastructure.
• Maintains a basic understanding to assist/support APC applications to enhance process stability and economic performance
• Gains a deep understanding of the graphics code (VBScript and HTML) and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot, modify, and create the visual interface the board operator will use to interact with the controllers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum (Required) Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering required. 

• Four (4) years or more of experience in process control engineering within refining, petrochemical, or related industries required. 

• Valid driver’s license required. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with developing/modifying controllers in C300s, HPMs, and Triconex equipment. 

• Experience with developing/modifying graphics in Honeywell Experion. 

• Experience with writing code in Honeywell CAB, Honeywell CL, Honeywell AMCL, VBScript, Microsoft VBA, HTML, Java, PowerShell, etc. 

• Experience with developing/modifying advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. 

• Experience with determining economic justification on processing facilities. 

• Experience with troubleshooting process unit issues within small teams. 

• Experience with utilizing LLM chatbots for troubleshooting or developing code. 

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS 

This position works a 9/80 schedule (9 hours a day Mon-Thu, 8-hour Fridays, off every other Friday) with potential night or weekend support during upset or emergency conditions. Periodic refinery turnaround support and the associated schedule is required.

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Location:

El Paso, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021612

Location Address:

212 N Clark Dr

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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 https://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.