Control System Specialist

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Control System Specialist

Job Summary

The Marathon Kenai Alaska Refinery has an opening for a Control System Specialist. This position will provide process control systems support in the refinery. The Process Control Specialist will be assigned to support unit(s) and will be expected to provide assistance as needed to other units where an individual's knowledge and experience are applicable. Primary resource for hardware and software maintenance and lifecycle planning for refinery control systems. The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4 - 10 hour days - Tuesday-Friday, after hours calls may be required and support of TAR once every 3 years.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware and Software Maintenance

• Monitor DCS, SIS, and PLC performance, evaluate and act on system alarms to correct problems.

• Replace failed DCS and SIS hardware

• Perform PMs on DCS equipment

• Perform PMs on SIS equipment (some with unit running, some with unit down).

• Maintain PM procedures for DCS, PLC, and SIS equipment and maintain completed PM documentation

• Coordinate vendor work on DCS, SIS, and PLC equipment

• Lead for MOCs required for control system hardware and software changes

• Lead DCS and SIS software and firmware upgrades

• Maintain a spare parts inventory for all DCS and SIS equipment

• Own DCS and SIS system failure metrics (hardware and software), update problem reporting database.

• Point of contact for Operator console concerns in the Central Control Building and Satellite Control Rooms.

• Support Application for system configuration of DCS servers and DCS consoles, SCADA HMI servers and operator consoles, OPC servers, communication interfaces and servers

• Read and take action on DCS, SIS, and PLC vendor product alerts and notifications.

• Read and take action on SCADA HMI vendor product alerts and notifications.

• Lead for projects to refresh DCS and SIS hardware and perform software version updates.

• Troubleshoot PLC hardware issues.

• Maintain inventory of PLCs and develop/implement lifecycle maintenance plan for hardware and software updates.

• Create SAP requisitions for PCG purchases

• Assist DCS OT (Refining IT Operational Technology) group with removal of failed Process Control Network equipment from the live network. Equipment to be repaired by the DCS OT group.

Process Control Management

• Troubleshoot controller performance issues.

• Support I&E Maintenance with new control loop implementation and existing loop troubleshooting.

• Update DCS data historian

• PLC programming

• SIS programming

Process Control Support to Operations

• Attend area team meetings

• Participates in Area Team presentations to Refinery Leadership Team

• Available to be on-call as part of scheduled rotation

Alarm Management

• Maintain alarm database for assigned units

• MOC responsible person for implementing alarm changes

• Participates in alarm rationalization

Process Control System Management

• Maintain DCS and SCADA HMI graphics standards and libraries

• Update DCS and SCADA HMI graphics

• Build new PI points as needed

Incident Investigations

• Trained in site incident investigation management tool

• Participate in process control related incident investigations

• Participate in incident investigations for assigned units as requested

Small and Large CAPEX Project Roles

• Participate in project design, FAT, SAT and implementation of new DCS and SIS hardware.

• Support projects as lead for new PLC installation.

• Support commissioning of new DCS control loops and SIS applications

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED AND 10 years relevant process control, instrument/electrical or electronics experience in the Refining, Petro-chemical Industry or other related heavy industry. OR an Associate of Science degree (or higher) AND 5 years relevant process control, instrument/ electrical or electronics experience in the Refining, Petrochemical Industry or other related heavy industry.(Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)

• Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.

• Must have a valid driver's license. (MPC determines valid status.)

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.

• Travel Requirement is 5% or less.

• The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4 - 10 hour days - Tuesday-Friday, after hours calls may be required and support of TAR once every 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley SLC PLCs, GE 90-30 and RX3i PLCs, Foxboro I/A, Wonderware Intouch, GE iFIX, Triconex is preferred.

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This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

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Location

Kenai, Alaska

Additional locations

Job Requisition ID

00011600

Location Address

54741 Energy Way

Education

High School (Required)

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 ~~~ . 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 ~~~ .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.