Controls Technician

An exciting career awaits youAt 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.At MPC, we’re passionate about creating a great place to work; one that welcomes new ideas, cultivates diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. With operations coast-to-coast, we offer an excellent opportunity to collaborate with business partners and subject matter experts to manage engineering project work.OverviewLogistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization comprised of engineering and other resources that manage project work associated with pipelines, terminals, and marine. This position provides controls support for the Terminals and Marine organizations. The Electrical & Controls – PLC Control Specialists provides services that consist of power and controls design, plc programing, start-up assistance, operations support, emerging technology evaluation, as well as project management and construction oversight. The position will be located in the Findlay, OH office and can expect travel 15%-20% of the time with occasional overnight travel. The position will primarily have design / PLC programming responsibilities but is expected to have some project management responsibilities as well.Design / PLC Support Responsibilities -Work in a team to support all control scope items throughout Terminals and Marine.Evaluate new and existing systems for development, maintenance, and modifications.Improve & implement control system designsPLC programming / interfacing, graphical user interface screens.Review emerging control technology and how to interface with automation, PLC, and other systems.Assist with specification and integration of control devices such as PLCs, sensors, transmitters, tranducers, relays, VFDs, operator interface devices, etc.Review and update electrical / control drawings.Develop, review designs, and assure construction activities meet industry safety standards such as NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and OSHAProvide field start-up support for GE & AB PLCs, VFDs, Red Lions and other configurable instrumentation or power devices (Includes programming of PLC Logic, set-up of configurable devices, etc…).Provide onsite field leadership for larger/critical projects that have a significant amount of PLC controls and equipment / instrumentation integration during construction and start-up activities.Provide 24-7 on-call PLC support through a rotational schedule with other team members to assist with operational issues.Project Management Responsibilities -Apply project management skills to all facets of work including application of current technology, design optimization, resource procurement, financial monitoring, scheduling/planning, and contractor/consultant coordination as necessary to provide timely, cost-effective, safe environmentally conscientious, and value-added engineering services to the business partners.Communicates with business partners to ensure timely project development and cost/status update information is available. Communicates with work associates and external business partners to ensure timely and efficient project development and completion. Appropriately identifies, documents, and communicates to their supervisor the resources required to ensure that workloads are completed cost-effectively and within required timeframes.Required QualificationsBachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution or registered professional engineer or High School Diploma/GED with (5) years related experience in lieu.Minimum 3 years of experience required.Driver License RequiredPreferred QualificationsComputer proficiencies: Proficient in MS Office productsWork experience: Prior GE/AB PLC (selection and set-up, programming, start-up), Terminal control / measurement equipment (presets, tank gauges, meters, etc), and experience with leading start-up/check-out of control systems and their cause & effect matrixes. Candidate should also be familiar with communication systems and cabling methods such as Ethernet, fiber, serial interface and wireless systems.Years of experience preferred: Successful applicant should have 5+ years of relevant industry experience.Relocation & TravelLocation: Findlay, OHTravel required (%): 15-20%As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Findlay, OhioAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00022593Location Address:539 S Main StEducation:Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr