Process Controls Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Logistics Services LLC

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San Antonio, Texas Until 9/26/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

An exciting career awaits you


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 SUMMARY

The Process Controls Professional supports control systems for the gas gathering, compression, processing, and pipeline assets. This role provides technical stewardship for SCADA systems, PLC programs, and HMI systems. The position is responsible for implementing process controls improvements, troubleshooting control system issues, and supporting projects in adherence to MPLX standards and industry best practices. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Measurement and Environmental teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations through effective application of control strategies and automation technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Programs, supports, and troubleshoots control logic, HMI displays and supporting technology (networks, remote communications/protocols and metering) to meet operational, economic, and regulatory objectives for a variety of MPLX programs and facilities.
  • Develops C&E and controls narrative documentation; serves as the lead in verifying this documentation in FAT and SAT tests.
  • Supports alarm cleanup efforts and participates in the roll-out of alarm management programs with activities that include alarm rationalization, key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring, audit, and MOC.
  • Understands most facility processes at a board operator level and optimizes/troubleshoots operational processes using modern technical tools and modeling/predictive software.
  • Functions effectively in both a team member and team leader capacity for maintenance and larger-scale Controls capital projects; coordinates resources and sets timelines to complete work; participates in multiple teams and consistently meets deadlines; coaches less experienced employees.
  • Understands, applies, and recognizes deviations from MPLX and industry standards/guidelines.
  • Possesses proficiency in core concepts of safety-related processes and programs and trains other employees on them; participates in supplemental safety-related processes/programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
  • Seven (7) years of related experience required.
  • Valid Driver's License Required

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00022973

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. 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 https://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.

About this role

Summary

Supports control systems, develops documentation, troubleshoots, and leads projects for process automation.

Job title

Process Controls Engineer

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

energy

Location requirements

San Antonio, Texas; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

control logicHMInetworksremote communicationsmetering

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

control systemsSCADAPLCHMI
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Antonio, TX, USA

On-site City