Engineer Process

Basic Function

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

Job Duties

* 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.

Experience

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.

Education Level

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

Required Skills

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

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None.

Work Conditions

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.

Benefits

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…