Pipeline Technician

HollyFrontier; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HF Sinclair Midstream in Artesia, NM, is hiring a Pipeline Technician responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining pipeline electrical systems. Ideal candidates will possess at least five years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. This role includes both office and field-based responsibilities with up to 10% travel.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time-Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Bonding Time

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum five years job-related experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT safety rules and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works on pipeline electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoots, tests, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Programs SCADA controls and conducts quality control checks.

Skills

Pipeline industry knowledge

Instrumentation methods

Basic reading and writing skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

SCADA systems

Job description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream located in Artesia, NM is seeking a Pipeline Technician. This position conducts assignments and duties for the Pipeline Department under general supervision. Leads the work of others from time to time as required.

Job Duties

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)
Works primarily on pipeline electrical/instrumentation equipment and ensures equipment is operating properly
Troubleshoots, tests, maintains, repairs, and installs low voltage (480 volts or less) electrical/instrumentation equipment
Maintains pipeline integrity and instrumentation operators use to obtain information
Installs and calibrates instruments and safety equipment and ensures that all calibration reports are current
Ensures that all test equipment, gauges and relief valves are certified
Performs minor pump repairs
Programs SCADA controls and equipment required to safely operate and maintain pipelines and terminals as necessary
Balances the terminal (i.e., Barrels in/Barrels out)
Performs quality control checks on the product
Responds to upsets and abnormal operating instances
Generates various reports for daily distribution
Verifies compliance with DOT requirements
Ensures operations and safety procedures are followed at all times
May be responsible for “dig test” one call system, monitoring one calls, and dispatching to the location as needed
May be responsible for training less experienced technicians

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 five years of job-related experience is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of the pipeline industry or related industry. Working knowledge of instrumentation methods and the ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company. Basic reading and writing skills required with the ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams/schematics. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Familiarity with programmable logic controller (PLC), a general familiarization with DOT safety rules and regulations, and special training in Instrumentation and the SCADA system are all preferred.

Work Conditions

Office and field based with up 10% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse and plant environment, out-of-doors, and driver environments, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures, 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, for more details visit Total Rewards .

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs, climbing up to 48 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, and strenuous physical activity.

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.