Associate Control Systems Engineer

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.

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.

Experience and Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience

Physical Requirements:

• Due to safety sensitive nature of job, must pass annual respirator fit testing
• Move up to 40 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.