Improvement Specialist

Title:

Performance Improvement Specialist

Location:

Tulsa, OK;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Artesia, NM.

HF Sinclair Midstream seeks a Performance Improvement Specialist to drive the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of operational practices across Midstream Operations. The role focuses on advancing Operational Excellence, ensuring alignment with the Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS), strengthening Conduct of Operations, and improving workforce performance through standardization, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The specialist partners with Operations, Engineering, Asset Integrity, and Regulatory teams to drive consistency, compliance, and sustainable performance improvements.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized operating practices aligned with OEMS and Conduct of Operations principles.
• Assess field execution against company standards, procedures, and expectations; identify performance gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Operations leadership to define, implement, and sustain Operational Excellence initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure alignment and integration of policies, procedures, and work practices across regions to promote consistency and reduce variability.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to monitor adherence to standards, OEMS compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts related to operational incidents, near misses, and performance trends.
• Support the development and governance of procedures, job aids, and best practices to enhance field execution and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with training and field leadership to ensure competency frameworks and qualification processes align with standardized practices and business objectives.
• Conduct field observations, audits, and assessments to reinforce Conduct of Operations expectations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive change management efforts associated with new standards, processes, and Op Ex initiatives to ensure successful adoption in the field.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to leadership on performance improvement initiatives, compliance status, and key risks.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource for OEMS, Conduct of Operations, and Operational Excellence principles across the organization.

A minimum of five years of experience in operations, performance improvement, operational excellence, or related roles is required. Experience with OEMS, Conduct of Operations, or similar management systems is strongly preferred.

• Supervisory experience along with direct training and conducting training sessions in classroom and field environments for Oil & Gas Operations and Maintenance tasks.
• Experience creating and developing training materials and tools; experience in effective procedure writing.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Instructional System Design, or related field experience in lieu to degree is required.

Strong understanding of Operational Excellence, Operations Excellence Management Systems, and Conduct of Operations principles is required, along with the ability to apply these frameworks to improve field execution and organizational performance. The role requires advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable improvement initiatives. The candidate must demonstrate strong project and program management capabilities, effectively leading multiple initiatives and driving results across cross‑functional teams.

Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and experience using data to support decision‑making is expected. General comfort and proficiency with digital tools and systems used to support operations, performance tracking, and…