Refinery Machinist & Pump Specialist

Wind River Family and Community Health Care; Sinclair (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HF Sinclair in Sinclair, WY is seeking a Machinist / Pump Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain pumps and rotating equipment across the refinery. This role supports safe, reliable operations by applying advanced mechanical and machining skills to preserve critical equipment.

Minimum three years of industrial machinist or pump mechanic experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required, with Machinist Apprenticeship or Journeyman certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Machinist Apprenticeship or Journeyman preferred.
• Minimum three years of industrial machinist or pump mechanic experience.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical, power generation, mining or heavy industrial settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, rebuilds, and installs centrifugal, positive displacement, reciprocating, specialty pumps and compressors.
• Performs precision machining operations using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Inspects and repairs shafts, sleeves, impellers, bearings, couplings, seals, and related rotating equipment components.
• Performs equipment alignment utilizing dial indicators and laser alignment systems.
• Conducts preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on rotating equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical specifications.
• Uses precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and dial indicators to verify tolerances.
• Performs installation and replacement of bearings, mechanical seals, packing, and gaskets.
• Supports refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Documents maintenance activities within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assists with troubleshooting equipment failures and identifying root causes.
• Adheres to all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices in designated work areas.
• Works collaboratively with Operations, Reliability, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Job description

HF Sinclair in Sinclair, WY is seeking a Machinist / Pump Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain pumps and rotating equipment across the refinery. This role supports safe, reliable operations by applying advanced mechanical and machining skills to preserve critical equipment.

Minimum three years of industrial machinist or pump mechanic experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required, with Machinist Apprenticeship or Journeyman certification preferred.