Supv, Equipment Reliability Engineering

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering to oversee departmental responsibilities specific to Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering.

• Supervise and develop reliability engineers responsible for fixed equipment including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, tanks, furnaces, and associated components.
• Partner with Inspection Superintendent to own the fixed equipment reliability strategy, ensuring alignment with site reliability goals, asset management standards, and business priorities.
• Ensure mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, NBIC, OSHA, EPA), including inspection programs, documentation, and audits.
• Lead corrosion management programs, including damage mechanism identification, fitness‑for‑service evaluations, and mitigation strategies.
• Support Inspection Superintendent in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and inspection strategies.
• Provide technical authority and decision‑making for fixed equipment repair, alteration, rerating, and replacement, including review and approval of engineering evaluations and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability by analyzing failures, performance trends, and inspection findings to reduce unplanned outages, extend asset life, and improve availability.
• Lead root‑cause failure analyses (RCFA) for fixed equipment incidents or chronic reliability issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Projects, and Safety to plan and execute repairs, turnarounds, and capital projects while minimizing operational risk.
• Support turnaround and outage planning by identifying scope, developing inspection and repair plans, prioritizing work, and providing on‑site technical support as needed.
• Manage technical standards, procedures, and best practices related to fixed equipment reliability and mechanical integrity.
• Recommend and justify reliability‑driven capital and expense projects based on risk, lifecycle cost, and business impact.
• Monitor and report key reliability and integrity metrics, using data to guide decision‑making and communicate risk and performance to leadership.
• Ensure contractor and vendor work meets engineering, quality, and safety requirements, including review of designs, calculations, and work execution.
• Promote a strong safety and integrity culture, ensuring that equipment reliability decisions prioritize personnel safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence.

• May provide Unit Startup assistance for existing and new facilities, perform economic analysis, and fill ROI reports for capital upgrades depending on assignment.
• Manage business relationship with vendor(s).
• Provide turnaround support including pre‑turnaround recommendations, post‑turnaround establishment of baseline data, inspection, and procedure modification.
• Coordinate refinery energy conservation efforts.

A minimum of 10 years refining or related experience is required.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.

Ability to lead and direct the work of others – typically individual contributors. Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically and stay abreast of new technology developments and processes. Knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software. Proven leadership skills in coaching employees and management skills in scheduling, budgeting, and manpower requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with others, written and verbal.

Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Advanced reading and writing skills, with ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Responsible for the supervision of approximately six Engineers who may be in various disciplines including chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrument, and may oversee outside contract engineers depending on assignment.

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