What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Control Engineer II/III position at Marathon Petroleum Company?
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At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Overview:
Join Marathon Petroleum as a Process Control Engineer at our St. Paul Park refinery, where you will play a key role in improving unit performance through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of control strategies that drive reliability, stability, and economic results.
The position partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve complex challenges, support safe and reliable operation, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities scale from supporting control system performance to leading initiatives and influencing best practices as experience grows.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and improve process control strategies to support stable and reliable unit operation
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including DCS, instrumentation, and network components
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve operational challenges and improve unit performance; develop strong working relationships with console operators
Support and/or lead Management of Change (MOC) activities for control system modifications
Participate in and/or lead incident investigations and root cause analyses related to control system performance and reliability
Develop and maintain documentation including control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, alarm rationalization records, and system architecture drawings
Support turnaround planning and execution, including scope development and post-event evaluation
Define and support control system scope for capital projects and ensure integration with existing infrastructure and standards
Support and maintain advanced process control (APC) applications; identify opportunities to improve process stability and economic performance
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge across the team, with increasing responsibility for mentoring and leadership as experience grows
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of experience in process control engineering within refining, petrochemical, or related industries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Honeywell Experion PKS and/or TDC control systems
Experience with alarm management and rationalization processes
Experience supporting capital projects and Management of Change (MOC) processes
Exposure to advanced process control (APC) applications
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
St Paul Park, Minnesota
Job Requisition ID:
00022434
Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary
Grade:
11 - 12
Location Address:
301 Saint Paul Park Rd
Additional locations:
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 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.
At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Overview:
Join Marathon Petroleum as a Process Control Engineer at our St. Paul Park refinery, where you will play a key role in improving unit performance through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of control strategies that drive reliability, stability, and economic results.
The position partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve complex challenges, support safe and reliable operation, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities scale from supporting control system performance to leading initiatives and influencing best practices as experience grows.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and improve process control strategies to support stable and reliable unit operation
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues, including DCS, instrumentation, and network components
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve operational challenges and improve unit performance; develop strong working relationships with console operators
Support and/or lead Management of Change (MOC) activities for control system modifications
Participate in and/or lead incident investigations and root cause analyses related to control system performance and reliability
Develop and maintain documentation including control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, alarm rationalization records, and system architecture drawings
Support turnaround planning and execution, including scope development and post-event evaluation
Define and support control system scope for capital projects and ensure integration with existing infrastructure and standards
Support and maintain advanced process control (APC) applications; identify opportunities to improve process stability and economic performance
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge across the team, with increasing responsibility for mentoring and leadership as experience grows
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of experience in process control engineering within refining, petrochemical, or related industries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Honeywell Experion PKS and/or TDC control systems
Experience with alarm management and rationalization processes
Experience supporting capital projects and Management of Change (MOC) processes
Exposure to advanced process control (APC) applications
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
St Paul Park, Minnesota
Job Requisition ID:
00022434
Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary
Grade:
11 - 12
Location Address:
301 Saint Paul Park Rd
Additional locations:
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 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.
Salary : $106,900 - $184,300