Controls Engineer Midstream

Basic Function

Join HF Sinclair at a pivotal point focused on modernization, standardization, and long-term reliability of our midstream operations by being part of the Process Controls Engineering team. Working under an experienced management team with a proven record of developing engineers, leaders, teams, and solutions within the Technical Services for Midstream department.

This role is designed with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance of primarily planned work hours, minimal after‑hours support, and no routine on‑call expectations.

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Contribute to the development of control standards across PLC and SCADA platforms.
• Improve and mature control processes, templates, and reusable libraries.
• Lead technical collaboration with stakeholders to define project scope, support change management, develop cost estimates with procurement, and contribute to on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies, processes, and ideas that enhance efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle ownership of our assets.
• Support end‑to‑end system integration activities including risk management, design, implementation, commissioning, lifecycle support, IT/OT coordination, and hazardous area considerations.
• Develop technical documentation including logic diagrams, cause‑and‑effect matrices, control narratives, and wiring and termination drawings.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

5 years of experience in Controls Engineering, including PLC programming and/or SCADA development.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a project‑driven environment, supporting automation projects through one or more phases such as design, implementation, testing, or commissioning.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas of specialization:
  • Supporting or deploying Terminal Management Systems (TMS) for loading or unloading trucks or rail (Toptech or DTN is a plus)
  • Using high‑level programming and/or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, .Net) in support of automation, integration, or data solutions
  • Troubleshooting and supporting complex critical 24x7x365 automated control systems

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

• Ability to read, analyze, and modify control logic and documentation for
  • Ladder Logic (Proficy Machine Edition experience a plus)
  • SCADA systems (Wonder Ware experience a plus) and HMI screens
  • Electrical schematics
• Complex troubleshooting across PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and field interfaces.
• Testing and commissioning of control solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including cross‑functional collaboration and the production of clear technical documentation and project materials using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

Office based with up to 25% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

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 Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft., perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance…