Chemist

HF Sinclair Corporation; Petrolia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time-Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Bonding Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

HF Sinclair Corporation seeks a Chemist for Sonneborn facility in Petrolia, PA to perform analyses for process control and quality. The role involves routine chemical tests, data recording, and supporting quality programs.

Candidate will work with UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, XRF, FTIR instruments, and participate in rotating weekend/call-out duties while ensuring safety and Environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with GPA 3.0+.
• Experience with UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, XRF or FTIR analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical analyses and tests using established lab methods.
• Record results and report to management; support quality programs.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation; generate reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Statistics knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

UV-Vis

HPLC

GC

XRF

FTIR

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

HF Sinclair is seeking a Chemist for their Sonneborn facility in Petrolia, Pennsylvania. The Chemist performs all types of analyses and tests in connection with process control, process improvement, raw material evaluation, and quality control in all product lines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uncompromising attitude towards the safe work performance and environmental impact of the organization, its employees and those who visit.
• Perform routine chemical analyses, tests and determinations involving the application of established laboratory methods and techniques.
• Assist higher level chemists by performing assigned phases of work where less evaluation or analysis may be necessary.
• Record results of tests and assignments and reports results to manager/
• Learn and develop to become able to interpret test results and determine their technical significance.
• Work weekend/call-out as part of a scheduled rotation with other chemists.
• Determine, verify, implement the appropriate analysis method and technique.
• Support quality programs and procedures.
• Identify and handle discrepancies quickly and professionally.
• Prepare technical reports, ISO procedures and other related documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain all laboratory instrumentation.
• Generate, handle, and/or otherwise manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience or working knowledge with the following analytical instrumentation: UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, XRF, FTIR.
• Prior experience in a Chemistry lab.

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or higher.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills including multi-tasking, decision making, deadline focus, prioritizing.
• Solid foundation in analytical chemistry.
• Excellent demonstration of problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics and the ability to utilize them to explain findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Office based, with up to 10% travel by land and air required. Petroleum processing, warehouse/plant environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and routing equipment. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 10lbs, 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, perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require standing, and walking.

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 lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our 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 and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. 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.

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.