Equipment Engineer

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer. This position conducts engineering assignments for the Engineering Department and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing moderately complex engineering concepts.

• Uses common engineering concepts in a particular field to perform projects and assignments for the engineering department with direct supervision and exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Estimates the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervises contractors and field activities and provides discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues depending on assignment
• Resolves a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements), and solves technical problems related to projects, troubleshoots and updates report data for business unit(s) depending on assignment

May be required to do some or all of the following:

• Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products
• Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
• Design and plan layout for chemical processes on a commercial scale
• Determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization
• Implement processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner
• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems
• 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
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents and estimates
• Work on design/engineer projects
• Procure equipment/material
• Track schedule and costs
• Upgrade, design, configure, maintain and monitor related equipment and performance
• Analyze related components and systems, processes and methods, and refinery processes and economics
• Develop project scopes, budgets and AFE’s for approval and ensure projects meet budget as well as refinery and OSHA standards
• Optimize business unit(s) and analyze data to aid operations with decisions, ensuring maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data
• Review outside vendors proposals regarding purchase of new, or modernization of existing, processing equipment
• Improve profitability of the refinery
• Design and build plant additions and modifications
• Act as a liaison between the company and county and state agencies

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

A minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience in engineering discipline. Preferred:
Registration as a Professional Engineer; refinery or petrochemical industry experience.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.

Intermediate knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically. Ability to coordinate all phases of a project.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.

May be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment.

Office and plant based with up to 10% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

• 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. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents; for more details visit Total Rewards.

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