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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Experience

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 programing 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.

Education

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

Required Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Pipeline Experience in Oil and Gas
• Tuning PID control loops and supporting advanced control strategies
• Supporting or deploying Terminal Management Systems (TMS) for loading or unloading trucks or rail (Toptech or DTN is a plus)
• Using high-level programing 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
• Developing user interfaces for HMIs, SCADA systems, dashboards, or related applications
• Working with ISA, NEC, NFPA, API standards, and similar codes
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and electrical systems, automation, and industrial control systems (I&E / I&C / ICS)
• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Employee Discounts

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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.