Process Control Engineer – Project Support

Marathon Petroleum; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum seeks a Process Control Engineer at its Galveston Bay Refinery. The successful candidate will lead process control strategy, project engineering for capital projects, and coordinate process control solutions ensuring reliability and safety. Ideal candidates possess experience in refining and project management, with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in refining or petrochemical industry preferred.
• 5+ years of process control experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation providers for assigned projects.
• Deliver process control narrative documentation.
• Participate in capital project development activities.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical)

Tools

DCS platforms (Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, ABB)

SIS platforms (DeltaV SIS, Triconex, HIMA)

PLC brands (Allen-Bradley, Modicon)

Job description

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:
Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking an on-site Process Control Engineer to provide essential project engineering support for capital projects, from initial planning through commissioning. This role will serve as the primary point of accountability for process control strategy and systems design. The successful candidate will ensure that all implemented process control solutions and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) designs are reliable, consistent, and adhere to both Marathon and industry standards.

The ideal candidate for this position is a process control engineer with experience in capital projects. We are looking for someone who is energetic, driven, and adaptable with strong communication skills. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent planning and organizational abilities along with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participates in capital project development activities including control and instrument technology selection, complex control loop, HMI and operator interface, and interlock design.
• Responsible for interfacing between project team and site process control personnel for all assigned projects.
• Manage and supervise automation providers and vendors (DCS, SIS, PLC, Compressor controls) supporting assigned projects.
• Participate in project PSM activities: MOC, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, What if, Alarm Rationalization, etc.
• Participate in hardware and software Factory Acceptance Test, Integrated FAT, Site Acceptance/Integration Test and site commissioning.
• Responsible for delivering process control narrative documentation, DCS and SIS I/O assignment, configuring regulatory controls, alarms, and HMI graphics on a DCS, and configuring logic in SIS.
• Responsible for the review and approval of SIS documentation (SRS, C&E, testing documents, drawings, etc.) to ensure Marathon documentation standards and site specific practices are being followed. Also responsible for completing the SIS Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) per ISA 84 requirements for modified or new SIS.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call site support rotation (4 weeks a year on average).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum (Required) Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred). Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of ten years of experience in refining or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum of five years of process control experience.
• Experience configuring any of the following DCS platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, or ABB.
• Experience configuring any of the following SIS platforms: DeltaV SIS, Triconex, or HIMA.
• Experience configuring any of the following PLC brands: Allen-Bradley or Modicon.

COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will be proficient in the following competencies: Adaptability; Building a Successful Team; Building Customer Loyalty; Communication; Driving for Results; Planning & Organizing; and Work Standards.

Travel Required: 5%

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Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00017183

Location Address:

2401 5th Ave S

Education:

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 [e-mail] . 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 athttps://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.