PSM Engineer

About the role

HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking a PSM Engineer. Depending on the candidate’s experience, this role will steward the PSM program for the site via day-to-day support for operating units. Drive process safety excellence working in conjunction with other disciplines/teams at site. Assure compliance with local, state and federal requirements with respect to elements of Process Safety Management.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other plant functions including Operations, Environment, Health and Safety, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability.
• Work independently as well as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Support execution of Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-startup safety review (PSSR) processes in process units.
• Provide guidance to site personnel in execution of OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management (RMP) programs.
• Analyze trends from Process Safety Events and provide recommendations for preventative actions.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis reviews for MOC.
• Conduct investigations for incidents to identify root cause.
• Conduct audits for refinery building facility sitting compliance.
• Prepare documentation and participate in process safety audits/assessments.
• Participate in turnaround process safety preparation and execution activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to assure PSM compliance during turnaround and prior to startup.
• Participate in team roster coverage for after-hours and weekend on-call.
• Participate in corporate forums for development of best practice standards.
• Network with peers externally including attending industry conferences.
• Regularly communicate with the department manager and other leaders to meet site goals and objectives.
• Handle special assignments or tasks assigned by superiors.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 to 10 years process safety management experience in petroleum refining, pipelines, terminals and/or oil & gas industry is required.
• Prior experience working in a petroleum refinery in a process safety role is a plus.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent related work experience and appropriate technical skills in lieu of a degree, is required.
• Preferred: A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Skills

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction and set expectations for a wide group of employees without direct line reporting.
• Ability to influence people outside of direct reporting structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.
• Conversant with process safety hazard analysis software and PHA methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of science, basic refinery operations, and maintenance and engineering practices.
• Ability to perform intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced leadership and technical proficiency and professional competence.
• Goal-oriented with ability to initiate changes and maintain balance of business needs in a regulated environment.
• Excellent planning, organizational, leadership, and analytical skills; ability to present publicly.
• Preferred: Prior experience with LOPA.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of all aspects of Process Safety Management, Incident Investigation (RCA) techniques, and other relevant training.

Work Conditions

• Office-based with travel up to 10% of the time by land and air required.
• Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, outdoors, and driver-based environment including exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and risk of electrical shock.
• Subject to all temperatures, weather, and varying road conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking, hearing, and making visual inspections.
• Making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping.
• Lifting and/or carrying and pushing and/or pulling up to 10 lbs.
• Climbing up to 200 ft.
• Ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.

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 the Company

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 lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington, and Utah. The company provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest, and in other neighboring Plains states, supplying high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licensing the Sinclair brand to over 350 additional locations nationwide. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at facilities in Wyoming and New Mexico and exports products to more than 80 countries.