Process Engineer

HF Sinclair is seeking a Process Engineer for the Engineering Department, working independently and acting as a resource up to a lead position for less experienced personnel. 

• Monitor and ensure performance of high complexity refinery process units
• Investigate and resolve process related malfunctions and anomalies
• Coordinate, facilitate and document Process Hazzard Analysis (PHA)
• Own Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned units and divisions
• Provide process optimization guidance to ensure safety, guarantee environmental compliance, and maximize refinery profitability
• Ensures the maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data
• Create and maintain unit technical process standards documents, guidelines, and procedures
• Provide discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and mentoring to colleagues
• Support and provide technical oversight for capital project development
• Develops project scopes, estimate level budgets and funding requests for approval and ensures projects meet budget as well as company engineer practices and industry standards
• Provide economic analysis or process operation and drives cost saving and yield improvement initiatives
• Researches and stays abreast of assigned discipline subjects, innovations and leading edge developments
• Provide training on PHA and Incident Investigation facilitation and general training on Management Of Change (MOC), incident investigations, PHAs and Pre-start up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Participate in, facilitate and support Process Safety related audits and Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) reviews and assist in Process Safety action items solution development
• Design plant equipment and processes
• Conduct research to develop new and improved product manufacturing processes
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
• Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
• Assist with clean fuel projects
• Design and build plant additions and modifications
• Act as a liaison between the company and county and state and/or other agencies

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of three to eight years of experience of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline.  A strong understanding of refinery processes and the elements of process safety is required.  The career level will be determined based on the candidates knowledge, skills and abilities.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE:

Refinery or petrochemical industry experience preferred. Some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydrotreating experience preferred.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Depending on candidate's level of experience, ability to manage a project is essential. Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically. Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations. Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout the refinery. Strong spreadsheet and word processing applications knowledge; strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills; ability to provide training to multiple groups on a variety of applicable assigned discipline topics. Knowledge of various process hazard analysis and root cause analysis methodologies is required for Process Safety Engineering discipline. 

PREFERRED SKILLS: Working knowledge of and experience with engineering software is preferred

None.

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted). Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.