HF Sinclair
Engineer Reliability Fixed Equipment – HF Sinclair
HF Sinclair in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Fixed Equipment Engineer. This senior‑level mechanical engineering role provides technical guidance for mechanical integrity, inspection, maintenance, pressure equipment, pressure relief systems, and plant reliability initiatives. The engineer works independently and serves as a technical resource and lead.
Responsibilities
Defines engineering projects by determining objectives, evaluating technical strategies, and providing plant‑engineering support to assigned business unit(s).
Plans and leads engineering work by writing specifications, developing schedules and budgets, and identifying improvements to existing equipment, inspection practices, and mechanical integrity programs.
Implements engineering solutions by monitoring performance, coordinating with Operations/Inspection/Maintenance, taking corrective actions, updating procedures and reports, and securing materials, supplies, and services.
Completes projects by delivering final outputs, closing administrative requirements, and evaluating overall project performance, including lessons learned for future inspection, maintenance, and reliability work.
Analyzes the economics of each project where appropriate; calculates ROI for proposed projects.
Provides engineering documentation, mechanical integrity analysis, operating analysis, and recommendations for management.
Supports mechanical integrity initiatives, including fixed equipment evaluations, repair plans, inspection scope development, and root‑cause investigations.
Develops and improves procedures for inspection, maintenance, and engineering tasks to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Collaborates with multi‑disciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Process) to prioritize and execute reliability and mechanical integrity improvements.
Experience A minimum of eight years of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline and project management experience is required. Emphasis on plant or refinery engineering, fixed equipment and/or mechanical integrity is required. Preferred experience: Professional Engineer registration, refinery or petrochemical industry experience, and experience with FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro‑treating for the Chemical discipline.
Education Level A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline is required.
Required Skills Technical expertise in area of specialty; advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically. Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, commonly used engineering concepts, and engineering software. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.
Work Conditions Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and outdoor environments with chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil‑contaminated conditions, below‑grade and elevated positions, confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.
Physical Requirements Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft. Ability to operate vehicles and possess a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance. May require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping. Personal protective equipment, respirator use in emergencies.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time‑Off
401(k) Retirement Plan with match
Educational Reimbursement
Parental Bonding Time
Employee Discounts
Company Culture Our One HF Sinclair Culture: safety, integrity, teamwork, ownership, and inclusion. We foster a supportive, inclusive work environment and encourage employees to step up and stand out.
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. It operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah.
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Industry: Oil and Gas
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Responsibilities
Defines engineering projects by determining objectives, evaluating technical strategies, and providing plant‑engineering support to assigned business unit(s).
Plans and leads engineering work by writing specifications, developing schedules and budgets, and identifying improvements to existing equipment, inspection practices, and mechanical integrity programs.
Implements engineering solutions by monitoring performance, coordinating with Operations/Inspection/Maintenance, taking corrective actions, updating procedures and reports, and securing materials, supplies, and services.
Completes projects by delivering final outputs, closing administrative requirements, and evaluating overall project performance, including lessons learned for future inspection, maintenance, and reliability work.
Analyzes the economics of each project where appropriate; calculates ROI for proposed projects.
Provides engineering documentation, mechanical integrity analysis, operating analysis, and recommendations for management.
Supports mechanical integrity initiatives, including fixed equipment evaluations, repair plans, inspection scope development, and root‑cause investigations.
Develops and improves procedures for inspection, maintenance, and engineering tasks to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Collaborates with multi‑disciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Process) to prioritize and execute reliability and mechanical integrity improvements.
Experience A minimum of eight years of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline and project management experience is required. Emphasis on plant or refinery engineering, fixed equipment and/or mechanical integrity is required. Preferred experience: Professional Engineer registration, refinery or petrochemical industry experience, and experience with FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro‑treating for the Chemical discipline.
Education Level A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline is required.
Required Skills Technical expertise in area of specialty; advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically. Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, commonly used engineering concepts, and engineering software. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.
Work Conditions Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and outdoor environments with chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil‑contaminated conditions, below‑grade and elevated positions, confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.
Physical Requirements Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft. Ability to operate vehicles and possess a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance. May require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping. Personal protective equipment, respirator use in emergencies.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time‑Off
401(k) Retirement Plan with match
Educational Reimbursement
Parental Bonding Time
Employee Discounts
Company Culture Our One HF Sinclair Culture: safety, integrity, teamwork, ownership, and inclusion. We foster a supportive, inclusive work environment and encourage employees to step up and stand out.
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. It operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah.
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Industry: Oil and Gas
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