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CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Product Mgr

Houston, TX · On-site +1

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining ... company financial/operational processes and strategies. * Proven decision-making abilities.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Maintenance Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$65K - $84K/yr

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining ... operations. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management ...

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Do workers at Citgo get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Citgo pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
63% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

At Citgo, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
92% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and March 2026.

Is the health insurance from Citgo affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Citgo?

Some people get paid time off from work.
57% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Citgo worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Citgo workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Citgo workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Citgo?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
49% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Citgo managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Citgo spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Citgo?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Citgo good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Citgo feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Citgo get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
63% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Citgo?

Some people feel stressed out here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Citgo enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Citgo recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Citgo?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Citgo?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Citgo’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Citgo is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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LC Control Systems Specialist

LC Control Systems Specialist

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Lake Charles, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Citgo rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource.  Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

The Control Systems Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining controls strategies on Plant Distributed Control System (DCS). This position will maintain Plant DCS Hardware and System Software, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Software, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Hardware and Software, ensuring reliable operations of all Lake Charles Complex Process Control Systems. The Control Systems Specialist supports Maintenance, Operations, and Capital Projects by providing engineering assistance on instrumentation selection, repair, and safe process design.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Instrumentation, Process Control, Process Technology, Electronics, or Computer Science, plus 3 years of refinery instrument maintenance or instrument design experience (must include PLC programming experience), or
  • 5+ years of refinery operating experience (must include 2 years as qualified console operator), or
  • 5+ years of Network Administration experience, or
  • 5+ years refinery instrument maintenance or instrument design experience
  • Basic knowledge of safe process control design techniques
  • Basic computer skills and use of MS Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware, TCP/IP networks, Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory and System/Network security is ideal
  • Ability to work independently toward assigned objectives with minimal supervision in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • CITGO internal hourly employees must be qualified as a temporary supervisor according to the Supervisor Development Process (OSDP, MSDP, or LSDP) and meet minimum qualifications listed above
Job Duties
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Automation Department and Operations, responding to the needs of Operations by making changes to the DCS software that will aid in accomplishing operations mission (changes to controls tuning, database organization, graphics development and improvement, custom application program development, etc.)
  • Maintain Plant DCS Hardware and Software, PLC Software, and SIS Hardware and Software, coordinating efforts with CITGO Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance (Contract or CITGO Maintenance employees). Perform direct maintenance and repair of DCS equipment, Allen Bradley, and Triconex Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Support Advanced Process Controls (APC) and Real Time Optimization (RTO) projects by ensuring safe process control techniques are employed, providing DCS system guidance and training to Operations, Engineers and other employees not directly involved in the APC
  • Support all Maintenance and Capital projects impacting DCS, SIS, PLC System Updates and/or new equipment placed in service which includes all work associated from the field. This work scope will include all changes and modifications required to Consoles, Control Systems computers and/or Safety Systems commissioned and connections to PI if applicable.
  • Ownership of housekeeping and organization functions in the Central Control Rooms, including the DCS Test System and the inventory of reliable spare DCS equipment
  • Provide software and programming design support for all types of DCS equipment, including PLC or SIS systems, and interfaces to 3rd-party devices using communication protocols such as modbus, OPC, etc.
  • Perform system management and administration functions required to maintain DCS equipment with the target of 100% availability
  • Provide complete off-hours call-duty support 24x7x365

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM 

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan

• Performance Incentive

• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)


PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1768 

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