Process Controls Engineer/Process Controls Analyst

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Process Controls Professional to support control systems across compression, processing, and pipeline assets in the East. The role focuses on programming support for SCADA, PLC, and HMI platforms, implementing improvements and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Measurement and Environmental teams, applying MPLX standards and industry best practices to optimize control

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational qualification in related field.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, programs, supports, and troubleshoots local control logic, HMI displays, and supporting technology for DCS/SCADA/HMI systems.
• Maintains documentation such as control narratives and cause‑and‑effect matrices for FAT/SAT.
• Troubleshoots alarms and data quality issues with operations teams.
• Understands P&IDs and assists troubleshooting issues in the field.
• Adheres to MPLX standards and safety practices in project work and daily support.

Skills

Control systems

SCADA

HMI

DCS

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or vocational qualification in related field

Tools

DeltaV

Ignition

GeoSCADA

Wonderware

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 Professional supports control systems for the compression, processing, and pipeline assets in the East. This role provides technical stewardship and programming support for SCADA systems, PLC programs, and HMI systems. The position is responsible for implementing process controls improvements, troubleshooting control system issues, and supporting projects in adherence to MPLX standards and industry best practices. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Measurement and Environmental teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations through effective application of control strategies and automation technologies.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops skills to program, support, and troubleshoot local control logic, HMI displays and supporting technology (networks, remote communications/protocols and metering) to meet operational, economic, and regulatory objectives. This includes systems such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA platforms, and HMI applications (e.g., DeltaV, Ignition, GeoSCADA, Wonderware, or equivalent).
• Understands cause and effects (C&E) and controls narrative documentation and utilizes this documentation to assist with factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT). Documentation may include control narratives, cause‑and‑effect matrices, and control logic descriptions for DCS, SCADA, and RTU‑based systems.
• Troubleshoots basic alarms with other operational teams and assists in their resolution. May include issues related to control logic execution, HMI behavior, data quality, communications to remote assets, or RTU integration.
• Understands local operations processes and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and assists troubleshooting issues.
• Performs maintenance Controls projects and day-to-day support; receives direction from others and seeks out mentoring contacts throughout the organization.
• Understands MPLX standards/guidelines as well as industry standards/guidelines.
• Understands core concepts and participates in safety‑related processes and programs such as process hazards analysis (PHA) and management of change (MOC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or vocational qualifications in related field required.
• Seven (7) years of related experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

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

Location:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00021309

Location Address:

4600 Jbarry Ct Ste 500

Education:

Associate

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 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.