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Process Controls Specialist

Marathon Petroleum · El Paso, TX

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Level
Specialist
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist controls role at Marathon Petroleum (chemicals) in El Paso, TX. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 76 other live controls postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 84%
  • ✓ Automation 77%
  • Robotics 38%
  • EHS / safety 27%
  • Root cause 22%
  • Python 22%

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At a glance

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Position summary

The El Paso Refinery has an opening for a Process Controls Specialist. This position will report directly to the Process Control Manager.

Key responsibilities

  • ◆Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability.
  • ◆Troubleshoots and resolves control system issues, including hardware, software, and network components.
  • ◆Collaborates with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Develops and maintains relationships with console operators.
  • ◆Maintains and optimizes Honeywell Experion PKS and TDC 3000 DCS platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades to support safe and efficient refinery operations.
  • ◆Maintain and support Triconex SIS and Rockwell Automation PLCs, including logic modifications, and testing.
  • ◆Develops and maintains control narratives, logic diagrams, and system documentation.
  • ◆Manages controls-related projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
  • ◆Develop, modify, and maintain operator graphics and HMIs for DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems in accordance with refinery standards
  • ◆Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks.
  • ◆Provides on-call and outage/turnaround support for control systems.

Qualifications

  • ✓Associate's Degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology or High School Diploma or GED with five (5) years relevant experience required. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
  • ✓Engineering Bachelor's Degrees also considered
  • ✓Two (2) years or more of experience with industrial control systems required.
  • ✓A valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred qualifications

  • ✓Proficiency in Honeywell Experion, and TDC3000.
  • ✓Previous Refining Process Controls experience.

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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.

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Location

El Paso, Texas

Job Requisition ID

00023096

Location Address

6550 Trowbridge Dr

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the

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