HF Sinclair · 1 month ago
Fixed Equipment Engineer
Artesia, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHF Sinclair is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products. The Fixed Equipment Engineer will conduct engineering assignments within the Engineering Department, focusing on the design and improvement of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment.
Responsibilities
Uses common engineering concepts in a particular field to perform projects, and assignments for the engineering department with direct supervision and exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Estimates the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervises contractors and field activities and provides discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues depending on assignment
Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements), and solves technical problems related to projects, troubleshoots and updates report data for business unit(s) depending on assignment
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
Design and plan layout for chemical processes on a commercial scale
Determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization
Implement processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner
Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems
Recommend and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents and estimates
Work on design/engineer projects
Procure equipment/material
Track schedule and costs
Upgrade, design, configure, maintain and monitor related equipment and performance
Analyze related components and systems, processes and methods, and refinery processes and economics
Develop project scopes, budgets and AFE’s for approval and ensure projects meet budget as well as refinery and OSHA standards
Optimize business unit(s) and analyze data to aid operations with decisions, ensuring maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data
Review outside vendors proposals regarding purchase of new, or modernization of existing, processing equipment
Improve profitability of the refinery
Design and build plant additions and modifications
Act as a liaison between the company and county and state agencies
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience in engineering discipline
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
Intermediate knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically
Ability to coordinate all phases of a project
Preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred
Refinery or Petrochemical industry experience preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time-Off
401(k) Retirement Plan with match
Educational Reimbursement
Parental Bonding Time
Employee Discounts
Company
HF Sinclair
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, HF Sinclair Corporation is an independent, diversified energy company committed to safely producing products that power the world.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Go
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atanas H. Atanasov
Chief Financial Officer at HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE: DINO - formerly Holly Frontier)
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