Process Controls Engineer

1 month ago


Artesia, United States HF Sinclair Full time

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking a Process Controls Engineer. This position works in the Refining Integrity Team is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of APC strategies for HollyFrontier that improves the refineries safety, profitability and efficiency.

Job Duties

* Develop, implement, and monitor control strategies that improve refinery safety, profitability and efficiency
* Provide day-to-day support for process control related issues that impact unit operation
* Identify opportunities and develop advanced process control (APC) applications
* Maintain, troubleshoot and document existing advanced controls to maximize performance
* Perform monthly performance metric reporting for advanced process control application
* Provide advice, training and present developing initiatives in advanced process control
* Provide site support for APC during off-hours with travel to sites as needed
* Identify and develop new control applications by utilizing emerging technologies
* Work closely with DCS specialists and technicians
* Participate in Refinery Integrity improvement teams
* Participate as needed in plant Process Safety Management, by supporting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), action item follow-up and PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Reviews)
* Use statistical methods to develop process inferentials for use in advanced controls

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of 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 Level

A minimum of a BS Degree is required.

Required Skills

* Proficiency in the development of all APC related deliverables; including step testing plans, working with sites to develop APC program, model identification, implementation of APC on live units, monitoring of APC to determine model performance, update P&IDs, develop documentation for APC for each unit, etc.
* Thorough understanding of P&ID symbology and presentation techniques.
* Previous experience with various phases of vendor selection and technical negotiation.
* Technical expert in area of specialty. Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software.
* Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline.
* Strong ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/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 not permitted). Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque


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