Mechanical Technician

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Specialist. This position will be located in Cheyenne or Casper, WY, preferably Cheyenne. This role will be responsible for the tactical execution of the Rotating Equipment Reliability Program (RERP). Rotating equipment includes pumps, drive systems, and similar components. Support of these systems includes opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.

(Functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Works primarily on pipeline equipment and pump stations
• Able to perform competent visual inspections of centrifugal pumps, motors, and accompanying structural components
• Perform monthly vibration routes
• Responds to upsets and abnormal operating instances
• Verifies compliance with DOT requirements
• Able to perform field replacement of centrifugal pump mechanical seals
• Able to perform coupling alignments for API 610 pumps
• Able to perform key field inspections and clearance checks of API 610 centrifugal pump bearings and end float
• Able to oversee pump installations by outside vendors and understand and perform key installation steps such as coupling alignment, pipe strain checks, end float checks, motor magnetic center checks, etc.
• Have a basic understanding of centrifugal pump performance as it relates to the goals of RERP
• Represents the company to third parties
• Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots and installs rotating equipment, pumps and gear boxes
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
• Responds to emergency situations
• Analyzes data on related components and systems, processes and methods, to aid operations with decisions
• Upgrades, maintains and monitors related equipment and performance
• 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 5 years job-related pipeline experience is required.

A minimum of a High School Diploma and Vibration Analysis I Certification are required.

Preferred Education: A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Working knowledge of the pipeline industry or related industry. Strong background in rotating equipment, pumps and gear boxes. An intermediate level of reading and writing ability and intermediate level ability to perform mathematical calculation is required. Must be able to effectively communicate.

Office and field/refinery based with up to 25% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse and plant environment, out‑of‑doors, and driver environments, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

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.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 5 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, and strenuous physical activity.

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.