Analytical Engineer -Optimization

Title:

Analytical Engineer
-Optimization Location

Dallas, TX, US, 75219

HF Sinclair is seeking an Analytical Engineer‑Optimization in Dallas, TX who will be responsible for leading the development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced technologies and predictive modeling frameworks aimed at optimizing refinery asset performance. This includes leveraging machine learning, inferential modeling, and real‑time analytics to identify and implement improvements.

• Review refinery optimization opportunities with an operating area and/or site for potential Deep Learning Process Control (DLPC) applications.
• Determine the potential value of optimization opportunities through operational and economic data analysis.
• Configure and deploy DLPC applications on existing network for identified optimization opportunities.
• Configure and deploy online inferential models for technical and operational staff to utilize for optimization.
• Maintain/retrain as needed existing DLPC and online inferential models within fleet.
• Monitor DLPC and online inferential models for overall performance and document recommended actions for improvement.
• Review the value generated by DLPC and online inferential models with operating teams.
• Collaborate with technology partners to utilize their technology to capture beyond DLPC and inferential opportunities.
• Collaborate with our Planning and Economics Departments to identify further optimization opportunities.

• 3+ years experience in a technical role within a refinery with ability to understand oil flows and process unit technology.
• 2+ years experience in Process Control or 2+ years experience in economics and planning.

• Experience in deploying new technology in IT/OT networks.
• Knowledge around multiple refinery process unit technologies.
• Experience in delivering modern/digital solutions that include AI/ML software.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related fields, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a four‑year degree is required.

• Ability to foster strategic partnerships with business partners.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Solid critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, consensus building, leadership capabilities, and drive for results.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated success in managing projects.
• Strong ability to influence at all leadership levels.
• Self‑starter with the drive and ability to achieve planned objectives.
• Strong ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment as a team player.
• Strong communication and change leadership.
• Coaching, mentoring, career planning, and skills development.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Must fluently and clearly speak, read, and write in English.

May act as team leader during special projects and may manage contractors and vendors.

• Analytical Tools (Seeq, PI Asset Framework).
• Python coding.

Dallas‑based with up to 25% travel by land or air. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Occasional long hours, as well as nights and weekends, as needed.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

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.