Process Controls Engineer II/III  at Marathon Petroleum

Robinson, Illinois, United States

Marathon Petroleum Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Oil & Gas, RefiningIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or computer science required
  • Two (2) years or more of experience in process control engineering within refining, petrochemical, or related industries required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

  • Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability
  • Troubleshoots and works with a team of specialists to resolve control system issues, including hardware, software, and network components
  • Collaborates with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Begins developing relationships with console operators
  • Supports Management of Change (MOC) processes for control system modifications
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses
  • Maintains documentation such as technical controller narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, alarm database information, and workflow guidelines
  • Assists in planning and executing turnarounds, including scope development and post-event evaluations
  • Collaborates with project teams to define controller design philosophy, determine physical scope modifications needed to achieve controller objectives, and ensure integration with existing infrastructure
  • Develops a basic understanding to assist/support APC applications to enhance economic performance
  • Gains a deep understanding of the controller algorithms and the math driving feedback control to implement the best configuration to meet plant objectives
  • Gains a deep understanding of the graphics code (VBScript and HTML) and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot, modify, and create the visual interface the board operator will use to interact with the controllers

Skills

Process Control
DCS
PLC
APC
VBScript
HTML
Control Systems
Troubleshooting
MOC
Root Cause Analysis
Alarm Management

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters
1887Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Volatility in crude oil prices can impact MPC's profitability.
Stricter environmental regulations may increase operational costs for MPC.
The rise of electric vehicles could reduce demand for MPC's gasoline products.

Differentiation

MPC operates the largest refining system in the United States.
The company has a strong integrated business model from refining to retail.
MPC's midstream operations through MPLX LP enhance its supply chain control.

Upsides

MPC's focus on operational excellence ensures competitive advantage and profitability.
Recognition for energy efficiency by the EPA highlights MPC's commitment to sustainability.
MPC's extensive retail network strengthens its market presence and customer reach.

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