Process Controls Engineer

$101,800 - $175,400/Yr

Marathon Petroleum - Robinson, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Robinson, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Illinois Refining Division is seeking a Process Controls Engineer. This position reports to the Controls Group Supervisor and supports process control activities, as a member of an Operating Team, within the Robinson Refinery. Control engineers will apply state-of-the-art technology with regard to process control and optimization to improve process safety and increase efficiency of refining operations. Relocation is approved for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance of installed controls. Improve stability, robustness, economic performance, and HES performance of existing controls.
• Identify new (or changes to existing) control solutions to maximize profitability and HES performance.
• Maintain and improve the performance of the HMI and Alarm Interface.
• Provide support to projects associated with new or modified controllers or involving equipment involved in the control system.
• Act as a lead or a participant in incident investigations and participate in the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Enhance refinery economics by maintaining knowledge of Product Control Targets, economic drivers, and constraints limiting profitability. Maintain knowledge of future plans for changing operating conditions and equipment modifications.
• Support the use of APC applications within IRD.
• Participate in refinery on-call support program, with on-call assignments rotating weekly between process control group members, to provide off-hours response when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in refining or petrochemical industry.
• A valid Driver's License is required upon hire.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work off-hour duties such as plant shutdowns and routine on-call support.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in process controls
• Proficiency in Experion and TPS/TPN TDC 3000.
• Experience in writing, reading, and modifying code (VBScript, Java, VBA, Structured Text, etc).
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, PI Vision, and/or other data analysis software.
• Knowledge in computer design and fundamental operation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both frontline workers and multiple levels of leadership.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program