Process Controls Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Texas City, TX is seeking a Process Controls Technician for the Galveston Bay Refinery. You will design, implement, and maintain control strategies, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and support safe, reliable refinery operation.

Experience with Honeywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000, Emerson DeltaV, and PLC/SCADA systems is preferred, along with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with five years of relevant experience.
• Two years or more of experience with industrial control systems.
• Ability to respond to emergencies during off-hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance.
• Troubleshoots control system issues across hardware, software, and networks.
• Collaborates with operations, engineering and maintenance teams for operational challenges.
• Maintains and supports control platforms (Honeywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000, DeltaV, Ovation, ABB Symphony Plus).
• Develops and maintains control narratives, logic diagrams and system documentation.
• Manages controls-related projects, including scope, vendor coordination and commissioning.
• Develops operator graphics and HMIs for DCS/SIS/PLC/SCADA.

Skills

Industrial control systems

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in electrical or instrument technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Honeywell Experion

TDC3000/DeltaV

Rockwell PLCs

Emerson Ovation

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 Galveston Bay Refinery has an opening for a Process Controls Technician. This position will report directly to the Process Control Manager.

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. Develops and maintains relationships with console operators.
• Maintains and optimizesHoneywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, and ABB Symphony Plus DCS platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades to support safe and efficient refinery operations.
• Maintain and support Triconex SIS and Rockwell Automation PLCs, including logic modifications, and testing.
• Develops and maintains control narratives, logic diagrams, and system documentation.
• Manages controls-related projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
• Develop, modify, and maintain operator graphics and HMIs for DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems in accordance with refinery standards
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• Provides on-call and outage/turnaround support for control systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology or High School Diploma or GED with five (5) years relevant experience required. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Two (2) years or more of experience with industrial control systems required.
• Ability to maintain on-call status and respond to emergencies as necessary during off-hours.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Honeywell Experion, TDC3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, Triconex SIS, or Rockwell Automation PLCs.
• Previous Refining Process Controls experience.

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

Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00023385

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 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.