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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Control Systems Engineer reports to the Process Controls Supervisor and supports DCS and PLC projects and systems reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for proprietary hardware and software provided by DCS and PLC vendors, not for off-the-shelf PCs, networking equipment, and server software.

Support DCS and PLC reliability through monitoring of system resources, obsolescence management, spare parts management, troubleshooting and resolving performance difficulty, evaluating vendor notifications, executing actions required by vendor notifications, and executing software migration.

Provide day-to-day PLC support to area operating teams.

Support small to large projects associated with DCS and PLC equipment. Activities include produce, review, and/or approve system design and control design requirements; participate in factory acceptance test and site acceptance test; and project development.  

Build and maintain custom engineering tools and custom reports utilized by Operations and other departments for various needs including tracking KPIs.

Develop custom control solutions and produce documentation for complex control loops and custom applications. Execute independent testing of control modifications.

Provide support to area operating teams when responsible process control team members are unavailable. Roles include troubleshooting control performance and DCS difficulty.

This position requires on-call support and large projects require some travel for project meetings, review and approval of project documentation, and testing of DCS and PLC systems.

When required, act as a lead or a participant in incident investigations.

Participate in the MOC process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering required.

Two or more years of process control technology experience in the refining/petrochemical industry or manufacturing setting preferred.

DCS proficiency with Honeywell Experion PKS or TDC 3000 preferred.

PLC proficiency with Triconex or Allen-Bradley preferred.

Ability to productively execute quality work with minimal supervision.

Strong written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.

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

Location:

Garyville, Louisiana

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00014285

Location Address:

Hwy #61 Marathon Ave

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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.