Equipment Technician

HF Sinclair Corporation; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equipment Technician to ensure the smooth operation of control systems and instrumentation. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in a dynamic environment, emphasizing safety and efficiency. You'll work closely with teams to enhance system performance and contribute to the overall operational success. If you have a strong background in instrumentation and controls and are passionate about problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control systems and instrumentation.
• Maintain facility equipment through various activities.
• Coordinate with contractors during outages and maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair and maintenance of control systems

Electrical and instrumentation knowledge

Mathematical functions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Products

SAP

Hand tools

Shop and power equipment

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Equipment Technician is responsible for identifying, locating and correcting operational problems arising in control systems and instruments. These problems occur in high purity specialty hydrocarbons processes as well as in utility systems such as boilers, water treatment and other related auxiliary equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Troubleshoot, repair, design, installation, and configuration of equipment, instrumentation, and control systems including all DCS, PLC systems, and loop controllers.


• Maintain all facility equipment through corrective, predictive, and planned activities.


• Oversight and coordination of outside contractors in Electrical and Instrumentation during outages (turn-around) or at other times, as required.


• Replace instrumentation and controls as needed.


• Prepare and assist technicians, managers, planners/schedulers in preparing labor/material estimates.


• Consult with supervisors and management on problem resolution/troubleshooting and issues.


• Write, review, and revise maintenance and related procedures.


• Timely and efficiently execute assignments to support plant processes, facilities, and/or Engineering.


• Make recommendations and assist with requisitions for spare parts, storeroom items, tools, etc.


• Control rationing of storeroom items, tools, etc.


• Testing, calibrating and repairing electronic and pneumatic control devices.


• Properly documenting the status of instruments and controls and all activities performed on such instruments and controls.


• Maintain instruments, standards, and tools.


• Perform equipment inspection prior to and upon return from vendor certification and review and approve adequacy of associated documentation.


• Develop and/or revise calibration procedures and job plans while looking for ways to improve how calibrations and troubleshooting are performed to make those practices more efficient.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the repair and maintenance of control and instrumentation equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).


• 5+ years of Instrumentation and Controls experience in a chemical plant or similar industry preferred.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

A minimum of an Associate's Degree in electronics or a closely related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Able to perform mathematical functions.


• Possess a strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship and Workplace Safety.


• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and to interact and communicate well with individuals in all areas of the plant and outside vendors.


• Skilled in the use of hand tools, shop and power equipment used in the job.


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast paced environment.


• Ability to respond to work under emergency or high stress situations.


• Ability to make Electrical and Instrumentation Controls related decisions with minimum direct supervision.


• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.


• Ability to demonstrate intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft Products and SAP.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Work is performed both in an office and outside. Petroleum refinery-based environment including but not limited to chemical, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to risk of electrical shock. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Occasionally required to work long hours which may include nights, weekends, holidays for regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency work and support as well as on-call availability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 200 ft, perceive color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted).Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require 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, 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.