Engineer Reliability Equipment

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer. This position provides senior-level mechanical engineering support for refinery process units and fixed equipment assets, working independently and serving as a technical resource and lead. Delivers technical guidance for mechanical integrity, inspection, maintenance, pressure equipment, pressure relief systems, and plant reliability initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Defines engineering projects by determining objectives, evaluating technical strategies, and providing plant-engineering support to assigned business unit(s).
• Plans and leads engineering work by writing specifications, developing schedules and budgets, and identifying improvements to existing equipment, inspection practices, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Implements engineering solutions by monitoring performance, coordinating with Operations/Inspection/Maintenance, taking corrective actions, updating procedures and reports, and securing materials, supplies, and services.
• Completes projects by delivering final outputs, closing administrative requirements, and evaluating overall project performance, including lessons learned for future inspection, maintenance, and reliability work.
• Analyzes the economics of each project where appropriate; calculates ROI for proposed projects
• Provides engineering documentation, mechanical integrity analysis, operating analysis, and recommendations for management.
• Supports mechanical integrity initiatives, including fixed equipment evaluations, repair plans, inspection scope development, and root‑cause investigations.
• Develops and improves procedures for inspection, maintenance, and engineering tasks to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Process) to prioritize and execute reliability and mechanical integrity improvements.

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 eight years of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline and project management experience is required. Emphasis on plant or refinery engineering, fixed equipment and/or mechanical integrity is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Professional Engineer registration, refinery or petrochemical industry experience, some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro‑treating experience for Chemical discipline depending on assignment are all preferred.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline is required.

Technical expert in area of specialty. Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically. Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out‑of‑doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions, and working in confined spaces. 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…