Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, HF Sinclair Corporation is an independent, diversified energy company committed to safely producing products that power the world.  

HF Sinclair is the parent company to a number of subsidiaries who own or license a diverse slate of brands, including Sinclair Oil, Petro-Canada Lubricants, Sonneborn, Red Giant Oil and HollyFrontier Specialty Products.
Established in March 2022 as a result of the acquisition of Sinclair Oil LLC by HollyFrontier Corporation, HF Sinclair has:
- More reach to support the everyday needs of consumers; 
- More value for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders as a result of safely operating with an environmental, social and governance mindset; and
- More strength for the communities in which we live, work and serve.

Today, HF Sinclair:
- Manufactures and sells high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel, specialty lubricant products, and specialty and modified asphalt.
- Owns and operates refineries and/or renewable diesel facilities in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
- Markets and distributes motor fuel to consumers via more than 1,600 independent Sinclair-branded stations in 30 American states.
- Produces low carbon renewable diesel from multiple feedstocks including vegetable oils and animal fats.
- Produces base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands and exports such products to more than 80 countries.
- Owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP), a midstream petroleum products and crude oil transportation, terminalling and storage company.

Industry: Oil and Gas
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

HF Sinclair

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Job description:

**Basic Function **   HF Sinclair is seeking a Rotating Reliability Engineer in El Dorado,KS whco will be repsonsible to conduct engineering studies and makes recommendations to improve the reliability of refinery equipment.  Conducts investigations of equipment problems and failures (RCFA), makes recommendations to prevent future problems, expedites the planned and unplanned repairs of equipment, trains employees in machine use and lubrication to increase reliability.  Provides overall refinery support of Reliability Programs for Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Critical Equipment Monitoring, Lubrication, application of API standards, and development of appropriate repair standards.  This individual will directly interface and coordinate machinery activities with safety, maintenance, project and process personnel as well as contractors.

**Job Duties **

- Evaluates equipment performance and provides equipment reliability improvement recommendations by using RCM analysis. Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting rotating equipment problems in the field.

- Champion the rotating machinery bad actor program.  Develop and/or assist in the strategies for the resolution of bad actors. Interfaces with equipment suppliers on retrofits or upgrades.

- Setup and audit Equipment Health and Performance Monitoring and Protection programs, both automated and manual. Ensure programs meet Industry Standards and Best Practices. Modify programs and update IOWs, CODs, SOLs, Alarm and Trip Set Points, with defined action steps, based on non-conformances and gaps found during operation and maintenance activities.

- Participate in Site Risk Register & PHA reviews and provide assistance on identifying and risk ranking Rotating Equipment threats.

- Investigates equipment problems and failures for root causes and provides engineering recommendations for resolution including economic impacts of various alternatives.

- Assist capital projects group as needed with Rotating Equipment design and specifications review (asset selection, materials, installation plans, testing requirements, critical spare parts, etc.)

- Assist maintenance & turnaround planners to develop repair work scopes for major machinery components for equipment repaired in house, equipment sent out for repair, and equipment repaired during turnarounds. Assist maintenance personnel with the development and updating of asset specific rotating repair procedures.

- Uses SAP to update equipment repair histories, provide technical data updates, and input necessary changes to equipment bill of materials.

- Assist area trainers with operating procedures for critical & special purpose rotating equipment and training documentation for operators

- Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery

**Experience **   A minimum of two years of progressive work experience in rotating engineering is required. Emphasis on rotating equipment experience, knowledge, and insight. Reliability engineering experience, root cause failure analysis, RCM analysis, and cause mapping experience is highly desired.

Experience in refinery or petrochemical industry, some or all of FCC, HF Alky, Crude & Vacuum, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, and hydro-treating experience are all preferred.

**Education Level **   A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline is required.      **Required Skills **    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 rotating engineering, such as API and ASME. Demonstrate effective organizational ability. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn and apply engineering principles and methods, spatial and form perception and facility with mathematics required. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities.

.     **Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility **   May be responsible for the supervision of in-house craft and contractors.

**Work Conditions **    Work in both an office and plant environment. May be required to work from home depending on business need. Must be available to work on off-hours especially for emergencies and turnarounds.

**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 visit Total Rewards.     **Physical Requirements **   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 rates is essential, valid state driver's license and proof of insurance required.  Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements, 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.

Rotating Reliability Engineer

**Basic Function **

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Senior Leak Detection Engineer. This position conducts advanced Leak Detection and Hydraulic Engineering assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision, serving as a subject matter expert in pipeline leak detection, surge analysis, and transient hydraulic modeling.

Maintains computer-based transient model leak detection systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. Performs steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis, surge pressure evaluations, and water hammer mitigation design to support safe and efficient pipeline operations.

**Job Duties **

- Maintains and configures the leak detection software models for pipeline leak detection

- Troubleshoots and supports pipeline hydraulic operations

- Performs surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling to evaluate pressure wave propagation, waterhammer effects, and pump start/stop scenarios; develops mitigation strategies including surge relief valve sizing and pipeline pressure rating assessments

- Develops and maintains steady-state and dynamic hydraulic models to support pipeline capacity studies, drag-reducing agent (DRA) optimization, and operational feasibility assessments for contingency scenarios

- Participates in the development of specifications and recommendations for process control applications

- Configures software to support new functionality as well as participating installation and operation activities

- Provides support on matters requiring immediate diagnostic response on critical system outages

- Partners with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine assets and prioritization

- Monitors and tunes the software leak detection models

- Assists in ensuring the leak detection and rupture detection systems meet all applicable regulations

- Maintains a dashboard with KPIs on the leak detection system performance

- Partners with engineers and management to implement API 1175

- Administers and leverages data historian platforms (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Seeq) to retrieve, trend, and analyze pipeline operational data in support of leak detection and hydraulic performance evaluations

- Trains Control Room personnel on the leak detection system and pipeline hydraulics

- Gathers, analyzes, interprets, acts upon, and disseminates pertinent data from the SCADA system, pipeline leak detection system and data historians

- Maintains other SCADA-related layered apps as needed

- Accepts after hour calls

- Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts

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

**Experience **

A minimum of seven years of job-related experience is required.

**Preferred Experience **

Experience in pipeline modeling, SCADA, or leak detection processes. Experience with transient hydraulic simulation and surge analysis tools (e.g., AFT Impulse, PIPESIM, SPS, or equivalent) is highly preferred. Familiarity with waterhammer mitigation design, pump station hydraulics, and pipeline pressure rating evaluations is a plus.

**Education Level **

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required.

**Required Skills **

Strong understanding of pipeline instrumentation and fluid dynamics, including steady-state and transient hydraulic principles, surge pressure analysis, and waterhammer phenomena. Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts with demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex pipeline systems. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Understanding of pipeline processes, SCADA systems, and leak detection fundamentals is required. Good reading, presentation; ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, and lead training classes. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, advanced level reading and writing skills.

**Preferred Skills **

Proficiency with hydraulic modeling and transient simulation software such as AFT Impulse, AFT Fathom, PIPESIM, SPS, or equivalent tools is strongly preferred. Experience with pipeline leak detection platforms (e.g., AVEVA PIM, OASys CVB, Atmos) and data historian systems (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Seeq) is preferred. Familiarity with API RP 1130, API RP 1175, and applicable PHMSA pipeline safety regulations is highly desirable. Experience with SCADA systems, control room management, and real-time transient modeling (RTTM) is a plus. Knowledge of DRA injection systems, pump station hydraulics, and pipeline capacity optimization is preferred.

**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility **

Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. May lead the work of others, coordinate cross-functional project teams, and serve as the primary technical authority on leak detection and hydraulic engineering matters within the department.

**Work Conditions **

Office and Pipeline Control Room environment based with up to 20% 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 visit Total 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). Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

**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.

Senior Leak Detection Engineer

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