Associate Control Systems Engineer
About The Position
Motiva is seeking an Associate Control Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Process Control and Data Analytics team at its Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. The role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of process control and data analytics applications, with hands-on development in process control, real-time optimization, and data analytics. The engineer will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to support and troubleshoot existing process control applications and help implement new controls and optimization projects, contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering by December 2026.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest and aptitude for learning control and optimization concepts to improve unit performance.
- Ability to simplify and communicate complex technical information to stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve unit performance.
- Must pass annual respirator fit testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job.
- Ability to move up to 40 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
- Ability to reach all work areas in the plant, including climbing ladders, negotiating catwalks, and handling heights up to 50 feet.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas, including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection.
- Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without needing sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of process or control engineering experience in refinery or petrochemical units.
- Experience with advanced process control, process modeling, optimization, and data analytics tools commonly used in refinery and petrochemical units.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining process control applications.
- Maintain Advanced Control application uptime for assigned units.
- Review Advanced Process Control (APC) constraints with the Production team.
- Address Production team concerns related to APC performance and effectiveness.
- Provide day-to-day APC support to console operators and operations personnel.
- Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for APC modifications and new APC implementations within the assigned area.
- Identify instrumentation and control valve issues that negatively affect APC performance, reliability, or uptime, and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain base-layer control loop performance that supports APC applications.
- Contribute to new application design and execution.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and operators while participating in training and continuous learning programs.
- Track and report APC performance metrics, including controller uptime, benefits, and other key indicators.
- Support new APC projects or revamps by providing coverage for step tests or application commissioning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
