Refinery Process Control Manager – Automation & Optimization

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a Process Control Manager at the Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility to lead the Process Control team in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations through process automation and control systems optimization.

The role oversees technical execution, prioritizes initiatives, guides engineers and technicians, and supports professional development, with emphasis on compliance and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License is required upon hire.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and directs activities of a group of engineers and technicians that ensure regulatory process control, advanced control optimization, and safety system automation needs are met.
• Provides technical leadership and directs resources during all refinery operation modes including normal, upset and emergency, turnaround coverage, startup/shutdown activities, and ensures adherence to process control policies and regulatory compliance.
• Advises and directs engineers on monitoring health and performance of regulatory controls, advanced process controls, and PLCs used for complex automation and safety systems.
• Serves as liaison between OT resources, Process Controls, and Operations to mitigate risks of updates or replacements while maintaining safe refinery operation.
• Directs engineers in designing and testing controllers, tuning constants, and updating controller configurations to optimize refinery operation.

Skills

Process control

Leadership

Refinery operations

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLC

Control systems

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a Process Control Manager at the Martinez Renewable Fuels Facility to lead the Process Control team in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations through process automation and control systems optimization.

The role oversees technical execution, prioritizes initiatives, guides engineers and technicians, and supports professional development, with emphasis on compliance and performance improvements.