Flare and Relief Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Engineering
Flare and Relief Specialist
Puget Sound Refinery, located in Anacortes, Washington is currently seeking a Flare and Relief Specialist. This role conducts engineering duties for an assigned Engineering discipline and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts.
Job Duties
- Lead a team of contract engineers in performing both assurance and design for flare and relief studies
- Identify over pressure/under pressure scenarios and perform calculations, including relief device sizing
- Coordinate unit flare and relief assurance reviews and develop/update/manage documentation
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical challenges
- Provide technical assurance to site change management activities, operating procedures and maintenance and turnaround activities
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of experience in process engineering or related roles
- An understanding of the refinery process and the elements of process safety is required
Education Level
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline is required
Required Skills
- Proficiency in fundamental Chemical Engineering Skills (Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, etc.)
- Proficiency in identification of over pressure/under pressure scenarios
- Working knowledge of relevant sections of ASME VIII, ASME XIII, API Standards 520/521/537
- Knowledge of refinery operations
Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge in engineering software is preferred
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
- May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors
Work Conditions
- Office and plant based with up to 15% travel required
- Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Educational Reimbursement
- Parental Bonding Time
- Employee Discounts
Physical Requirements
- Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, lifting 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 are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid State driver's license and proof of insurance required.
- Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.
Our One HF Sinclair Culture
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.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
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 lubricants and specialty products.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Salary Range:
The salary range includes the minimum, midpoint, and maximum base salary values. A candidate's offer can vary depending on differentiating factors, including but not limited to education, training, or experience. This position has a salary minimum of $94,800.00, midpoint of $, and maximum of $.
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