Associate Control Systems Engineer

Motiva Enterprises LLC•Port Arthur, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. Position Overview: Motiva is seeking an Associate Control Systems Engineer to join the Technology team at our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. This role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated control systems, including process control, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and analytical instrumentation across plant operations. This role offers the opportunity to develop hands-on experience in control systems and instrumentation while contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient production. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to troubleshoot systems, support projects, and ensure compliance with HSSE and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering by May 2026
Cumulative 3.0 GPA, or higher
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Effective communication with all levels of organization
Effective teamwork in cross-functional situations

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of relevant engineering experience

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control and instrumentation systems.
Support development and tuning of control algorithms for process optimization.
Troubleshoot control system and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
Provide engineering support for day-to-day operations and routine process activities.
Contribute to small capital and expense project design and execution.
Support reactive maintenance and resolution of unplanned operational issues.
Participate in risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety reviews for equipment and processes.
Assist in turnaround planning, scope development, and execution activities.
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
Collaborate with senior engineers and operators while participating in training and continuous learning programs.