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Engineer Process

HF Sinclair Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Kansas, El Dorado
Jan 10, 2025
Basic Function

HF Sinclair in El Dorado, KS is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to work in the Technical Services Department. HF Sinclair is committed to maintaining a high level of technical expertise in the downstream organization to maintain an industry leading position in safe, reliable and profitable operation of its refineries. This position is relied upon for technical expertise to support day-to-day operations, process optimization, process safety improvements and process unit related evaluations.

Job Duties

  • Provide process troubleshooting support, make technical recommendations, answer technical inquiries, improve process engineering tools, and develop process procedures.
  • Conduct test runs to optimize process variables and evaluate plant performance. Analyze and optimize refinery processes to improve production yields, energy efficiency, and overall plant performance.
  • Lead or support process improvement projects, from design to implementation, ensuring alignment with safety and environmental standards.
  • Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and heat/material balances.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational targets are met and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide support to and carry out studies (PHA, DMR, LOPA, RBI, DMI, Relief Systems, etc.) to improve plant safety, reliability, and economics.
  • Help identify gaps between current performance and best-in-class and recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide technical recommendations and engineering support during planned unit turnarounds. This work may entail work at heights and confined space entry.
  • Works in collaboration with specialists and engineers of other disciplines.
  • Networks with subject matter experts in other facilities to leverage shared expertise.
  • Provides requested technical advice and recommendations to project teams within the required time frames.
  • Influence and improve work processes across the refinery.
  • Individual schedule may require flexibility to respond to refinery upsets during off hours
  • This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our refinery operations through innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise.


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

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of progressive process engineering experience - possibly through operation support engineering assignments or process design work for capital projects

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Refinery or Petrochemical industry experience preferred. Crude, FCC, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Reforming and Hydrotreating experience is preferred for Chemical discipline.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Required Skills

Intermediate knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically. Ability to coordinate all phases of a project

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 10% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

Benefits

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 visitTotal Rewards.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceive 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 rates is essential (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid State driver's license and proof of insurance required.Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.


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