Process Engineering Specialist

Basic Function

Provide technical recommendations to support and improve site operations, provide training and education to increase knowledge level of Process Engineers and Production staff and own development of complex long‑term, value‑adding, monitoring tools. Key interfaces include site process engineering and site production staff, technology contractors, catalyst and chemical vendors.

• Provide recommendations and actions to support short‑term unit operations and long‑term improvements, consistent with economic drivers and unit reliability.
• Collaborate internally and externally with requests for information, training and technical expertise related to technology.
• Stay abreast of evolving technology and best practices, sharing updates with Technical Networks.
• Provide support during unit startup, shutdown or emergency events upon request from leadership team(s).
• Coordinate with the Process Supervisor group to assist in technology‑specific training/curriculum for engineer development as information changes/improves.
• Provide shared leadership for Tech Teams and input to team leads on monthly and face‑to‑face agendas.
• Routinely lead monthly technical topic trainings.
• Train/mentor younger engineers, including development of training tools/practices.
• Own safeguarding dynamic flare models.
• Coordinate third‑party engineering services and drive cost control through well‑defined engagements with 3rd parties.
• Perform highly technical troubleshooting and teach middle‑career engineers how to approach complex questions.
• Deeply troubleshoot long‑term significant problems as needed.
• Swing engineer for TA activities as needed.
• Develop new engineering tools to replace tools currently provided by 3rd parties.
• Swing project load to smooth ramps.
• Facilitate best‑practice development and sharing.

A minimum of 10 years of technical experience in the refining industry is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
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Significant experience across multiple refining technologies directly supporting operations and projects is highly preferred.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical Engineering) is required.

• Strong process monitoring and modeling background utilizing tools such as Seeq, PI, PARCView, HYSYS, Pro Max, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and progress multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

None.

Office and plant based and may require up to 30% travel. Industrial environment, including chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment. Required to work in all temperatures including outdoors. Subject to varying weather conditions. Subject to random drug testing.

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

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.