Field Technician

About the role

HF Sinclair Midstream in Artesia, NM is seeking a Field Technician to manage transportation and purchasing of producer's crude oil. This position acts as the first purchaser of crude oil at the tank battery, testing grade and content, measuring purchased amounts, and monitoring system load to control crude oil flow in gathering systems. The role includes conducting measurements and sampling of crude oil, products, and natural gas liquids, performing administrative duties, inspecting equipment, and maintaining facilities with minimal supervision. The Field Technician serves as a technical expert and lead for less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties associated with custody transfer operations in accordance with company policy and procedures for crude oil, products, and natural gas liquids.
• Prepares run tickets showing measurement, grade, and content of purchased crude oil to determine purchase price paid to producers.
• Acts as liaison to producers' representatives in the field.
• Oversees or performs periodic equipment inspections, meter calibrations, and proving as required.
• Performs batch-changing operations to ensure effective segregation of various products and crude oils.
• Performs non-routine maintenance on various facilities as required.
• Conducts measurement and sampling of products at terminals or pump stations.
• Witnesses meter proving operations as the company representative.
• Responds to third-party requests to locate underground facilities and inspects work upon completion.
• Represents the company in measurement and quality analysis disputes.
• Interfaces with government representatives during custody transfers.
• Acts as technical expert and lead for less experienced staff.
• May be responsible for "dig test" one-call system, monitoring one-calls, and dispatching to locations as needed.
• Handles special assignments or tasks assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of job-related experience, including:
  • Three plus years in oil and gas industry operations, OR
  • Three plus years in military fuel management, OR
  • Three plus years in natural gas pipeline operations, OR
  • Equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced ability to perform mathematical calculations and measurement skills based on company policy and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of safety procedures and precautions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic reading, writing, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Conditions

• Field-based role with 60% travel by land and air required.
• Outdoor environment with exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment.
• Required to work in all temperatures and weather conditions.
• Subject to shift work and 24-hour on-call availability.
• May require work in confined spaces.
• Acts as company agent for purchasing crude oil at the tank battery, with daily purchases of approximately $250,000 and no secondary approval required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, twisting, crouching, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing, and making visual inspections.
• Making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing up to 40 feet.
• Perceiving color differences.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).
• Strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles; valid state driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company producing and marketing high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel, and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington, and Utah, marketing refined products primarily in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest, and neighboring Plains states. The company supplies high-quality fuels to over 1,500 branded stations and licenses the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations nationwide. Subsidiaries produce and market base oils and specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands, exporting products to more than 80 countries. HF Sinclair also produces renewable diesel at facilities in Wyoming and Artesia, New Mexico, and provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services.