Process Controls Engineer (G&P Engineer III /Senior Engineer)

Marathon Petroleum; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to enhance automation in their oil and gas operations. This role involves programming and maintaining control systems, troubleshooting, and collaborating across teams to improve plant reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DCS, SCADA, and PLC programming, along with a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Embrace a rewarding career path where your contributions make a significant impact on operational success.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Reimbursement

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in Process Automation and Control.
• Strong background in DCS, SCADA, and PLC programming.
• Experience in HMI design and alarm management.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex control logic for operational objectives.
• Participates in alarm management improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with OT and Cyber Security for system reliability.

Skills

DCS Programming

SCADA Systems

PLC Programming

HMI Design

Process Automation

Troubleshooting

Data Reporting

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Allen Bradley PLC

Schneider/Modicon PLC

PI Vision

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:

The Process Controls Engineer provides DCS, SCADA, PLC, and HMI automation technical support for the G&P Southwest Region Oil & Gas Gathering, Natural Gas Processing and NGL Fractionation plants. The individual is responsible for programming and maintaining control logic, HMI, alarms, and all levels of control engineering applications. The role supports troubleshooting and improvement requests from Operations and interfaces with Engineering, Instrumentation, Measurement, Environmental, and Process Safety teams to improve control system reliability and build and optimize plant assets.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Relocation: Is available to Midland, TX, or San Antonio, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops regulatory and complex control logic to meet operational and economic objectives

• Creates/Revises Cause and Effect diagrams and detailed control system narrative documents

• Applies HMI best practices to control system graphics

• Commissions projects, including new control system hardware and I/O

• Participates in alarm management improvement efforts

• Manages data reporting through control system historian and PI interfaces, PI Vision displays

• Builds communication interfaces, including, but not limited to, Vapor Recovery, Burner Management, Compressor Control, and Motor Control systems

• Understands process hazard lifecycle and associated functional safety and SIS applications

• Reads, reviews and marks up P&IDs, loop drawings and electrical drawings

• Participates in Management of Change activities as assigned

• Performs troubleshooting and incident investigations

• Supports a wide range of communications protocols including Modbus, OPC, DeviceNet and EtherNet IP

• Works in close collaboration with the OT and Cyber Security groups in supporting and maintaining network system availability, reliability, and security

• Works Monday-Friday schedule with possible extended hours to support 24/7 operation, including on call rotation covering nights/weekends/holidays

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering

Experience

• 7-10 years industry experience in Process Automation and Control, SCADA, I&E, or process engineering

Specialized Skills

• HMI Design and Development

• Experience with DeltaV DCS

• Programming PLC controllers (Allen Bradley, Schneider/Modicon)

• AOI/DFB design & development

• ROC800 series programming

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

This position requires sitting and working at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. This position will also require traveling to field locations to interact with field staff and management as needed and may require overnight stays.

Travel Expectations:

West Texas – up to 25%

Work Environment:

Working in an office or control room environment. Frequent field visits inside compression, production & processing facilities to install and troubleshoot control equipment and related field devices.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Additional locations:

Carlsbad, New Mexico, Midland, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00016704

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

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.