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Process Control Systems Specialist

Job Summary:

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery, located in Wilmington, California, has an opening for Process Controls System Specialist who will provide process control systems support in the refinery.  The Process Control Specialist will be assigned to support unit(s) and will be expected to aid as needed to other units where an individual’s knowledge and experience is applicable.  Primary resource for hardware and software maintenance. The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required typically only once or twice a month and support TAR once a year. This is a non-exempt role and eligible for over-time. (Core hours Start time - 5 AM-7 AM - end time 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM.)

Key Responsibilities:     

Day to Day Activities

Ensure reliability and function of Process Control systems and applications. Confirming that data and work processes are kept up to date such that applications/hardware are running as intended.

Collaborates with partners and customers to communicate, schedule, and execute updates.

Documents, communicates, and works through issues, changes, notices, and impacts to customers.

Hardware and Software Maintenance

Monitor Control Systems performance, address system alarms

Replace and maintain Control System hardware, execute preventative maintenance

Coordinate vendor work, manage MOCs, and perform software upgrades

Maintain spare parts inventory and Control System failure metrics

Inspect Process Control cabling, handle system configurations

Support hardware refresh projects and software updates

Troubleshoot device issues, manage PLC inventory

Process Control Management

Assist with new control loop implementation, troubleshoot existing loops

Update Control System data historian, assist with PLC/SIS programming

Participate in incident investigations

Small and Large CAPEX Project Roles

Participate in testing and implementation of hardware/software changes

Application Support

Provide technical support, streamline data handling, and monitor application performance

Coordinate with vendors on updates and communicate changes

Maintain and troubleshoot Control System data historians

Education, Experience and Skills      

Minimum Qualifications   

Must have a High School Diploma or GED degree and 5 years of process controls instrumentation or electrical experience OR an Associates Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Computing, Chemical or Technology and 3 year of process controls instrumentation or electrical experience OR Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Computing or Electrical Engineering Technology. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

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. Physical ability to inspect equipment using stairs/ladders.

Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)

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

Travel Requirement is 5 %.

The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required typically only once or twice a month and support TAR once a year. This is a non-exempt role and eligible for over-time. (Core hours Start time - 5 AM-7 AM - end time 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DCS: Experion, TPS/TDC, GE Mark VIe is preferred.

Experience with PLC Maintenance, Logic, Troubleshooting: Allen Bradley, Modicon is preferred.

Experience with SIS Maintenance: Safety Manager, Triconex is preferred.

Experience with Honeywell Dynamo Suite, Hexagon Integrity, AspenTech DMC, Aveva PI is preferred.

Experience with SQL (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS), Data Analysis Scripting (Python, SQL, VBA) is preferred.

Basic Networking is preferred.

Experience with Industrial Protocols (ModBus, OPC, OPCUA) is preferred.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Wilmington, California

Job Requisition ID:

00013224

Pay Min/Max:

$88,500.00 - $152,600.00 Salary

Grade:

N8 - N9

Location Address:

2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy

Additional locations:

Education:

High School (Required)

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 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.