Distributed Control System Migration Specialist

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Distributed Control System Migration Specialist in the following locations Dallas,TX, Artesia, NM , El Dorado, KS ,Tulsa,OK, Casper,WY, Sinclair, WY, Salt Lake City, UT, Woods Cross, or Anacortes, WA . The Distributed Control System (DCS) Migration Specialist supports fleet-wide Operational Technology (OT) modernization activities and is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting migration projects across HF Sinclair sites.

The role reports to the Control Systems Automation Lead and coordinates closely with regional support teams, site OT teams, capital projects, and other technical stakeholders to assess, develop, and execute DCS migrations.

The successful candidate will leverage expertise across multiple DCS platforms to modernize legacy systems, improve system reliability, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and support standardized automation strategies across the enterprise.

This position is critical to maintaining the availability, performance, and security of the organization's DCS infrastructure while supporting operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives.

• Lead DCS migration projects through all phases of execution, including planning, design, implementation, commissioning, and startup.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive system assessments and develop migration scopes, project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and assess integrator deliverables, timelines and execution quality.
• Collaborate with DCS engineering firms and contractors to review, approve, and oversee construction, implementation, and migration packages.
• Manage and execute DCS hardware and software migration activities to ensure successful project delivery with minimal operational disruption.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning, design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system commissioning activities.
• Support startup, cutover, commissioning, and post-migration stabilization efforts to ensure reliable system performance.
• Coordinate with multiple automation solution providers and vendors to manage application, hardware, and network migration activities.
• Ensure all migration projects comply with DCS vendor best practices, cybersecurity requirements, and HF Sinclair Engineering and Control Systems standards.
• Maintain and administer approved DCS development, simulation, and test environments to support validation and migration activities.
• Partner with site personnel and DCS manufacturer subject matter experts (SMEs) to evaluate, test, and validate software releases, patches, firmware updates, and migration methodologies prior to deployment.
• Lead the integration and migration of interconnected control systems, including PLCs, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Tank Gauging Systems (TGS), and other plant subsystems interfacing with the DCS.
• Develop, validate, and execute migration procedures, software updates, system configurations, and rollback plans to ensure safe and reliable deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during migration, commissioning, and operational support activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to site personnel and project teams throughout migration and modernization initiatives.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with DCS platforms, Honeywell, Siemens, Foxboro, etc. Experion PKS and associated applications a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting DCS migration and modernization projects.
• Experience in system integration, project oversight, and multi-discipline collaboration.
• Experience in working on multiple communications protocols i.e. Modbus, Fieldbus, Ether Net/IP, etc.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related technical field OR equivalent industrial experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Proven ability to work independently as an individual…