Controls Engineer Midstream

Overview

Join HF Sinclair in a pivotal role focused on modernization, standardization, and long‑term reliability of our midstream operations as a member of the Process Controls Engineering team. This position offers a strong emphasis on work‑life balance with planned work hours, minimal after‑hours support, and no routine on‑call expectations.

Location options include Artesia, NM, Dallas, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Casper, WY, Cheyenne, WY, and Tulsa, OK.

• Contribute to the development of control standards across PLC and SCADA platforms.
• Improve and mature control processes, templates, and reusable libraries.
• Lead technical collaboration with stakeholders to define project scope, support change management, develop cost estimates with procurement, and contribute to on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies, processes, and ideas that enhance efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle ownership of our assets.
• Support end‑to‑end system integration activities including risk management, design, implementation, commissioning, lifecycle support, IT/OT coordination, and hazardous area considerations.
• Develop technical documentation including logic diagrams, cause‑and‑effect matrices, control narratives, and wiring and termination drawings.

5 years of experience in Controls Engineering, including PLC programming and/or SCADA development.

Preferred experience:

• Project‑driven environment support of automation projects through one or more phases such as design, implementation, testing, or commissioning.
• Specializations:
  • Supporting or deploying Terminal Management Systems (TMS) for loading or unloading trucks or rail (Toptech or DTN is a plus).
  • High‑level programming and/or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, .Net) in support of automation, integration, or data solutions.
  • Troubleshooting and supporting complex critical 24x7x365 automated control systems.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• Ability to read, analyze, and modify control logic and documentation for Ladder Logic, SCADA systems, and HMI screens, and electrical schematics.
• Complex troubleshooting across PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and field interfaces.
• Testing and commissioning of control solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including cross‑functional collaboration and clear technical documentation.

• Pipeline experience in oil and gas.
• Experience tuning PID control loops and supporting advanced control strategies.
• Experience supporting equipment, applications, or systems across multiple stages of their lifecycle.
• Experience developing user interfaces for HMIs, SCADA systems, dashboards, or related applications.
• Experience working with ISA, NEC, NFPA, API standards, and similar codes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation and electrical systems, automation, and industrial control systems (I&E / I&C / I.C.S.).

May be responsible for supervising personnel and contractors.

Office‑based with up to 25% travel. Required to work in varying weather conditions and 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

Standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing; making visual inspections; lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs; climbing up to 200 ft; perceiving color differences; wearing personal protective equipment and respirator as required; driving company vehicles; valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance. Precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and working in confined spaces when permitted.

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.