Controls Engineer

Salary: $95,000 - 130,000 per year Requirements:

• We require an Associates degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology, or a high school diploma/GED plus five years of relevant experience; an engineering bachelors degree is also considered.
• We require at least two years of experience with industrial control systems.
• We require a valid drivers license.
• We prefer experience with Honeywell Experion and TDC3000.
• We prefer prior experience in refining process controls.

• We design, implement, and sustain process control strategies to improve unit performance and reliability.
• We troubleshoot and resolve control system problems involving hardware, software, and network elements.
• We work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to address operational issues and build strong relationships with console operators.
• We maintain and optimize Honeywell Experion PKS and TDC 3000 DCS platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades, to support safe and efficient refinery operations.
• We support Triconex SIS and Rockwell Automation PLCs, including logic changes and testing.
• We create and maintain control narratives, logic diagrams, and system records.
• We lead controls-related projects, including scope definition, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
• We develop, update, and maintain operator graphics and HMIs for DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems in line with refinery standards.
• We maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• We provide on-call support and assist during outages and turnarounds for control systems.

• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• PLC

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We are Marathon Petroleum Company LP, and our El Paso Refinery is hiring a Process Controls Specialist reporting to the Process Control Manager. We foster a collaborative team environment where we welcome new ideas, value diverse perspectives, and support the growth of our people. This full-time, regular role is based in El Paso, Texas, at 6550 Trowbridge Dr. We offer a total rewards program that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, educational reimbursement, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.

last updated 34 week of 2026