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Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary:

Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Los Angeles Refinery located in Carson, California currently has a vacancy for an Instrument Engineer in the Area Engineering Department.

The Instrument Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support to their assigned refinery process areas and assigned projects managed by the Mid-Cap project team. They will also be responsible for managing instrument focused projects, from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction, and project completion. The Instrument Engineer will report to the Instrument Engineering Supervisor. The available schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required about once a year and support of TAR once or twice a year.

Key Responsibilities

Provide instrument technical support to operating areas and other Engineering disciplines.

Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable company and industry standards and best practices

Perform primary and end element sizing, selection, and specification of field instrumentation including control valve sizing, thermowell vibration analysis, orifice calculations, etc.

Provide input into P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagrams) to reflect field changes. Provide support for HAZOPs, LOPA’s and perform Management of Change (MOC) reviews as needed.

Support Project Engineers by serving as an instrumentation technical resource in gated Front-End Loading process for capital projects.  As needed, serves as project engineer on small instrumentation projects.  

Provide technical input into scope preparation for improvement and replacement of instrumentation equipment.  Provide technical specifications to Procurement for sourcing/requisition activities.

Ensure appropriate interdisciplinary coordination and efficient communication on every day assignments and projects.

Identify new instrument technologies and performs feasibility analyses.  Creates instrument datasheets and reviews datasheets written by others.

Support SIS Safety Lifecycle program reviewing Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), reviews Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and SIL ratings for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) devices. 

Work with other departments to ensure personnel understand function, capabilities and limitations of instrumentation.

Develop and perform factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests.  Collaborate in the commissioning and start-up activities, including; loop checking and calibration of instruments.

Experience, Education and Skills

Must have an Engineering degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or other related degree. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date) (Degree must be accredited in US.)

Must have at least 5 years of instrumentation engineering experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.

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 schedules for the position are 9/80, 5/40 or 4/1, after hours calls are required about once a year and support of TAR once or twice a year.

This job will posted through March 11, 2025.

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.

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at www.mympcbenefits.com. 

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Location:

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID:

00015452

Pay Min/Max:

$104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary

Grade:

11 - 12

Location Address:

2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations:

Education:

Bachelors (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 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 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.