Manager Process Safety

Petro Papa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Process Safety Manager to lead process safety and operational risk reduction efforts for midstream pipelines and loading facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in process safety or operations within the oil and gas industry.

The role involves technical leadership, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. HF Sinclair offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process safety, operations, or engineering within oil and gas or adjacent process industries.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading risk assessments and managing MOCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for process safety elements.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in design reviews.
• Support investigations of incidents and lead development of corrective actions.

Skills

Technical judgment

Influencing without authority

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Process Safety Manager to provide technical leadership and oversight for process safety and operational risk reduction across midstream pipelines, storage tanks, and loading facilities. The role partners with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure compliant and practical risk‑based process safety programs that protect people, assets, the environment, and company reputation.

Job Duties

Process Safety Leadership

• Serves as the primary technical authority for process safety elements applicable to midstream operations, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and safeguards management.
• Provides expert guidance on process safety risks associated with pipelines, storage terminals, pump stations, and liquid loading facilities.
• Supports development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety policies, standards, and procedures.

Risk Analysis & Engineering Support

• Conducts risk assessment activities such as hazard and operability studies for new and existing assets.
• Participates in design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and material or equipment changes affecting hydrocarbon systems.
• Reviews and approves technical studies related to overpressure protection, surge protection, leak detection, and other loss of containment prevention and emergency response equipment.

Regulatory & Standards Compliance

• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including PHMSA, DOT pipeline safety regulations, API, NFPA, and applicable state requirements.
• Provides technical support during regulatory inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Tracks regulatory changes impacting midstream facilities and communicates implications to stakeholders.

Incident Prevention & Learning

• Supports investigations of incidents, near misses, and high‑potential events; identifies systemic and latent process safety failures.
• Leads development and tracking of corrective actions to address root causes.
• Analyzes leading and lagging process safety metrics and recommends improvement actions.

Operational Engagement & Training

• Partners with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to embed process safety principles into day‑to‑day work.
• Develops and delivers process safety training for engineers, operators, and leaders.
• Coaches teams on hazard awareness, barrier integrity, and safe operating envelopes.

Experience

10+ years of experience in process safety, operations, or engineering within oil and gas or adjacent process industries, with direct exposure to midstream assets.

Strong working knowledge of pipeline safety and other regulatory requirements and pipeline and terminal safety standards.

Demonstrated experience leading risk assessments, managing MOCs, and incident investigations.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with long‑distance pipelines, storage terminals, and liquid fuel loading rack operations.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required Skills

• Strong technical judgment with a practical, field‑focused mindset.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across disciplines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Responsible for the supervision and leadership of employees in Process Safety across multiple locations.

Work Conditions

This role may require 30% travel to field locations, terminals, and pipeline facilities. The position involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams in both office and operational environments.

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 standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise finger and hand movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying and pushing or pulling up to 15 lbs, climbing up to 25 ft., ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).

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.