Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum

Senior Process Controls Technician

Los Angeles CA Refinery · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$93k-$160kDetected 79 days ago
PythonSQLData AnalysisExcelCustomer SupportPLCElectrical EngineeringControls

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Act as primary resource for hardware and software maintenance and lifecycle planning for refinery control systems.
  • This role will ensure reliability and function of Process Control systems and applications.
  • This includes confirming that data and work processes are kept up to date such that applications/hardware are running as intended.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability.
  • Collaborates with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Develops and maintains relationships with console operators.
  • Maintains and optimizes control systems (e.g., DCS, PLC, SIS) to support safe and efficient refinery operations.
  • Develops and maintains control narratives, logic diagrams, and system documentation.
  • Manages controls-related projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning
  • Manage spare parts inventory and Control System failure metrics
  • Maintain Process Control cabling
  • Perform system configurations
  • Troubleshoot 3rd party device issues, manage PLC inventory
  • Support control loop implementation

Requirements

  • Must have at least 5 or more years of experience in industrial controls or instrumentation maintenance.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice to have

  • Associate's Degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology is preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience with the following preferred:
  • DCS: Experion, TPS/TDC, GE Mark VIe
  • PLC Maintenance, Logic, Troubleshooting: Allen Bradley, Modicon
  • SIS Maintenance: Safety Manager, Triconex
  • Honeywell Dynamo Suite, Hexagon Integrity, AspenTech DMC, Aveva PI
  • SQL (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS), Data Analysis Scripting (Python, SQL, VBA)

Compensation

  • $93,000.00 - $160,300.00 Salary

Benefits

  • The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Company info

  • This role will also document, communicate, provide training, and work through issues, changes, notices, and impacts to customers.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the

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.
  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
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