Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Safety Engineer works within the Refining Integrity Team and is responsible for the development, implementation, execution, and monitoring of key Process Safety programs and systems for HF Sinclair. This role supports safe, reliable, and profitable refinery operations by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Process Safety support to refinery operations and engineering teams
• Serve as the refinery Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Technical Authority
• Perform and maintain monthly performance metric reporting for Process Safety programs and systems
• Provide technical guidance, training, and presentations on developing and evolving Process Safety initiatives
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and program owner for the following Process Safety programs and systems:
  • Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) and Flare Management
  • Safe Operating Limits (SOL) Program
  • Facility Siting Program
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Program
  • Maximum Intended Inventory (MII) Program
• Serve as a key contributor to the HF Alky API 751 Site Team and participate in fleetwide communities of practice
• Participate in refinery Process Safety audits and assessments
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) action item tracking and closure, including participation in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) as required
• Actively contribute to the fleetwide community of practice for Process Safety Engineers and PSV Management
• Perform special assignments or additional tasks as assigned by management
• Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years of experience with APC (step testing, modeling, commissioning, and day to day support) is required. Knowledge of Burner Management Systems Integration is required. Current knowledge of APC work processes and scope/deliverables for the various project phases, and business acumen for lump sum and cost plus projects is required.

Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s engineering degree