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.

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.
• Support special assignments or tasks assigned by the supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Controls Engineering, including PLC programming and/or SCADA development.
• PREFERRED: Experience working in a project-driven environment, supporting automation projects through one or more phases such as design, implementation, testing, or commissioning.
• PREFERRED: 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 programming 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 Level

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.
• 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
• Experience tuning PID control loops and supporting advanced control strategies
• Experience supporting equipment, applications, or systems across multiple stages of their lifecycle.
• Experience developing user interfaces for HMIs, SCADA systems, dashboards, or related applications
• Experience 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

No supervisory or managerial responsibility is required for this position.

Work Conditions

This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with match, educational reimbursement, parental bonding time, and employee discounts.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

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.

About the Location

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth