Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Artesia, NM is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer. This position conducts complex engineering duties for instrumentation systems, functions as a technical specialist, formulating and utilizing advanced engineering concepts.

Job Duties

• Designs instrumentation and control systems and associated wiring, panels, etc. for refineries
• Independently develops detailed wiring diagrams, instrument/lighting/grounding plan drawings, electrical schematics, cable tray/conduit sizing, cable selection, PLC panel sizing
• Provides instrumentation design support for small projects
• Applies company and industry standards to generate instrument construction packages
• Provides discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues
• Upgrades, designs, configures, maintains and monitors instrument related equipment
• Analyzes instrument related components and systems
• Researches and stays abreast of instrumentation subjects, innovations and leading edge developments
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards and practices
• Monitors plant instrument performance and reports KPIs on a regular frequency
• Assists maintenance and operations to trouble shoot instrument issues as needed
• Performs in depth analysis on bad actor instruments and recommends corrective actions
• Serves as an internal consultant in area of expertise
• Seeks and develops new methods for accomplishing goals
• Applies new processes/technologies to work
• Seeks and shares best practices
• Coordinates own activities with those of others to meet objectives/goals
• Influences others, both internal and external, to achieve objectives
• Coordinates resources among departments to produce results
• Recommends solutions to complex issues
• Plans own work to appropriately utilize resources to complete work
• Develops plans for moderately sized projects or portions of large projects
• Monitors implementation of work/action plans to ensure successful completion of projects
• Independently performs major accountabilities, using experience to guide actions
• Takes responsibility for technical leadership of projects
• Proposing policies and programs

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

Experience

A minimum of eight years of industrial experience in an instrument related discipline for the Oil & Gas industry or related industry is required. Experience in design of instrumentation loops, PLC controls and DCS controls, sizing and selection of instrumentation equipment for industrial classified areas is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Refinery experience and Professional Engineer registration.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Electrical Engineering or similar engineering or science discipline is required.

Required Skills

Ability to read and fully understand P&ID’s, one-lines, instrument drawings and other documents which describe the scope of work to be done. Ability to manage projects is essential including experience with project development, scoping, change management, cost control and forecasting. Experience with I/O detailed wiring and termination. Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office suite. Expertise in I&C design and engineering practices for refining industry. Experience with instrumentation, hazardous location wiring practices, panel design and PLC hardware. Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations. Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout the refinery. Strong spreadsheet and word processing applications knowledge; strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills; ability to provide training to multiple groups on a variety of applicable assigned discipline topics.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Working knowledge of and experience with engineering software.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 10% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, lifting 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 are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

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 ("HF Sinclair"), 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 in 19 states 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 1,300 Sinclair 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. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

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.