Process Controls Technician

Process Controls Technician

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.

The Galveston Bay Refinery has an opening for a Process Controls Technician. 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, TDC 3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, and ABB Symphony Plus 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.

Education and Experience:

Minimum 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)
• Two (2) years or more of experience with industrial control systems required.
• Ability to maintain on-call status and respond to emergencies as necessary during off-hours.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Honeywell Experion, TDC
  3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, Triconex SIS, or Rockwell Automation PLCs.
• Previous Refining Process Controls experience.

Location:

Texas City, Texas