Process Safety Engineer

HF Sinclair; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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

A leading energy company based in El Dorado, KS, is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to develop and implement essential Process Safety programs. The role includes supporting refinery operations, compliance with regulatory standards, and leading safety initiatives. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a refinery environment and a strong understanding of safety management practices. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to employee safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a refinery or petrochemical environment required.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a Process Safety support role preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and refinery operations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Process Safety support to refinery operations.
• Serve as Layers of Protection Analysis Technical Authority.
• Perform monthly performance metric reporting for Process Safety.

Skills

Proficiency in OSHA Process Safety Management

Strong written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with engineering software

Education

Bachelor’s engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

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HF Sinclair is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in El Dorado, KS who will be responsible for the development, implementation, execution, and monitoring of key Process Safety programs and systems for HF Sinclair. This role supports safe, reliable, and profitable refinery operations by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Process Safety Engineer in El Dorado, KS who will be responsible for the development, implementation, execution, and monitoring of key Process Safety programs and systems for HF Sinclair. This role supports safe, reliable, and profitable refinery operations by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).

Job Duties

• Provide day-to-day Process Safety support to refinery operations and engineering teams
• Serve as the refinery Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Technical Authority
• Perform and maintain monthly performance metric reporting for Process Safety programs and systems
• Provide technical guidance, training, and presentations on developing and evolving Process Safety initiatives
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and program owner for the following Process Safety programs and systems:
  • Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) and Flare Management
  • Safe Operating Limits (SOL) Program
  • Facility Siting Program
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Program
  • Maximum Intended Inventory (MII) Program
• Serve as a key contributor to the HF Alky API 751 Site Team and participate in fleetwide communities of practice
• Participate in refinery Process Safety audits and assessments
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) action item tracking and closure, including participation in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) as required
• Actively contribute to the fleetwide community of practice for Process Safety Engineers and PSV Management
• Perform special assignments or additional tasks as assigned by management

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a refinery or petrochemical environment required
• Minimum of 2+ years in a Process Safety support role preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and refinery operations required
• Experience leading or facilitating PHAs, MOCs, and Incident Investigations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education Level

A minimum of a bachelor’s engineering degree is required.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68)
• Strong understanding of PHA methodologies, relief system design, Safe Operating Limits, and root cause analysis
• Thorough understanding of P&ID symbology, interpretation, and presentation techniques
• Recognized technical expert within area of specialty with the ability to stay current on emerging technologies and industry practices
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to apply engineering judgment to complex Process Safety challenges
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and familiarity with commonly used engineering and data management software

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

Benefits

• 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, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted). Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas

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