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HF Sinclair

Refines petroleum; markets fuels and lubricants

Director of Planning and Investment

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible engineering, refining, project development, or capital planning experience is preferred, including significant experience leading cross-functional teams and developing major capital projects through front-end loading and investment decision stages.
  • A bachelor's degree in a chemical engineering field is required.
  • Proven leadership and team-development capability; strong knowledge of front-end project development, investment planning, process engineering, and capital governance; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional decision-making and resolve technical and business trade-offs; strong strategic planning, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; working knowledge of project economics, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, safety practices, and regulatory compliance; advanced analytical, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to communicate effectively with refinery, commercial, technical, and senior leadership stakeholders.
  • The role requires standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise finger and hand movements, reaching or grasping, and wearing personal protective equipment; beards are not permitted. It may require lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds and climbing up to 40 feet.
  • The role is office- and field-based, with travel up to 30% of the time, and occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and readiness of capital projects from pre-FEL-0 through FEL-1 in accordance with the HF Sinclair FEL work process.
  • Ensure projects entering funding decision gates have clear scope, sound technical definition, competitive economics, appropriate operability and safety considerations, regulatory compliance, and energy-efficiency objectives that support successful project outcomes.
  • Provide leadership to corporate, site, and contractor process engineering resources, and coordinate other disciplines required to deliver high-quality front-end project work.
  • Align project objectives with business goals and long-range strategy, including margin improvement, capacity growth, regulatory compliance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional decision-making to resolve competing priorities and technical trade-offs.
  • Facilitate early and ongoing stakeholder engagement throughout project development.
  • Partner with Refinery Managers, Commercial Managers, Capital Projects leadership, and senior leadership to develop, maintain, and enhance long-range strategic plans.
  • Provide direction and oversight to the Investment Planning and Development team in delivering technical support, developing process scope, and managing the team's portfolio of projects.
  • Develop team capability through coaching, feedback, delegation of responsibility and ownership, and support for skill development; serve as an escalation point for team members.
  • Participate in capital project stewardship across all sites by providing guidance and resources for successful project development, with emphasis on FEL 0 and FEL 1 for sustaining and value-creation projects, typically over $10 million.
  • Support or lead cold-eye assurance reviews before stage gates.
  • Serve as an FEL 0 gatekeeper, approving project progression from FEL 0 to FEL 1.
  • Support site and corporate FEL 0/FEL 1 update meetings.
  • Integrate opportunity and risk-mitigation identification into the overall long-range planning process, establish site-level ownership, and develop performance metrics to monitor progress and results.
  • Help establish and manage a steady flow of potential projects from idea generation through screening, business case development, and selection, ensuring the highest-value opportunities receive resources and move forward.
  • Support the corporate long-range planning process by providing process engineering expertise to evaluate refinery capabilities, operational improvement opportunities, and capital investment alternatives.
  • Develop the annual expense forecast based on long-range plans and anticipated FEL 0 and FEL 1 work; provide input to the annual budget and monitor spending against the approved budget.
  • Perform other assigned duties and special assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a science- or engineering-related field is preferred.
  • Refining industry experience is strongly preferred.

About the Company

HF Sinclair

Refines petroleum; markets fuels and lubricants

HF Sinclair is an independent energy company with operations across refining, midstream, and marketing, plus involvement in renewable diesel, specialty lubricants, asphalt, and chemicals. It refines crude oil into light products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, and also produces renewable diesel and other specialty products for commercial and industrial customers. Its five-area structure covers downstream refining, midstream logistics, and marketing to a diverse customer base, with additional international activity in Canada and the Netherlands. Unlike many peers that focus on a single segment, HF Sinclair integrates multiple stages of the energy value chain—from producing and processing fuels to distributing them—while expanding into renewable and specialty product areas. The company aims to grow its footprint across the energy value chain, broaden its product slate (including renewables and chemicals), and strengthen its presence in North American and international markets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1947

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