Economic Planning Engineer

Economic Planning Engineer – HF Sinclair

Location:

Eldorado, KS

HF Sinclair is seeking an Economic Planning Engineer to conduct engineering and analytical assignments. The role functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing moderately complex engineering concepts to meet oil flow plans and optimize economic conditions for the El Dorado Refinery.

• Use common engineering and analytical concepts to perform projects and assignments for the El Dorado Economic and Planning Department with direct supervision.
• Support and optimize refinery operations through economic modeling and troubleshooting skills, providing direction and assistance to colleagues.
• Resolve complex problems; generate and update operating instructions that may include unit rates, yields, octane targets, distillation cut points and inventory targets; communicate effectively with Operations Business Teams regarding economic incentives for improved performance.
• Drive the refinery molecule management effort by identifying opportunities, quantifying value, and informing the refinery team.
• Evaluate economic projects and champion them through the approval process.
• Provide direction to product blenders according to economic drivers.
• Prepare and present medium‑term production plans for sales; communicate changes to sales and logistics teams based on refinery performance.
• Member of the site Turnaround Steering Team – assist in determining optimum dates, timing and sequence of unit outages.
• Develop and present the 90‑day oil flow forecast and annual oil flow budget; identify unit constraints relevant to oil flow planning.
• Determine LPO for refinery events and communicate with stakeholders; issue monthly reports outlining LPO events.
• Identify, define and implement opportunities for improving the overall economics of refinery operation.
• Analyze the economics of oil flow and/or project alternatives where appropriate and calculate ROI for proposed projects.
• Provide various reports daily, weekly, monthly or as needed.

Assignments or tasks assigned by supervisor as determined in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of two years of progressive work experience in engineering discipline.

Refinery or petrochemical industry experience required.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a combination of experience and education is required.

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

Must have technical knowledge of refinery operations and ability to assess performance of various refinery processing units and make decisions on how to best manage day‑to‑day operations; must understand product specifications and blending methods required to make on‑spec products.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software.

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

Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents. For more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, visual inspections, precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, wearing personal protective equipment and a respirator in emergency situations (beards 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.

Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas