Rotating Reliability Engineer

HF Sinclair Corporation; El Dorado (KS); 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 is seeking a Rotating Reliability Engineer in El Dorado, KS. This role involves evaluating equipment performance, recommending reliability improvements, and working closely with maintenance and project personnel to ensure optimal refinery operations.

The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of progressive experience in rotating engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. The position includes benefits such as medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressive work experience in rotating engineering.
• Reliability engineering experience is highly desired.
• Experience in refinery or petrochemical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies and recommend improvements to refinery equipment reliability.
• Investigate equipment problems and provide engineering recommendations.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting rotating equipment.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical engineering

Strong knowledge of Microsoft products

Reliability engineering principles

Effective organizational skills

Root cause failure analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Rotating Reliability Engineer in El Dorado, KS to conduct engineering studies and recommend improvements to the reliability of refinery equipment. Responsibilities include investigating equipment problems and failures (RCFA), recommending preventative measures, expediting planned and unplanned repairs, training employees in machine use and lubrication, and providing overall refinery support for Reliability Programs such as Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Critical Equipment Monitoring, Lubrication, API standards application, and repair standards development. The role directly interfaces with safety, maintenance, project, and process personnel as well as contractors.

Job Duties

• Evaluates equipment performance and provides reliability improvement recommendations using RCM analysis; assists maintenance with troubleshooting rotating equipment problems in the field.
• Champions the rotating machinery bad actor program and develops strategies for its resolution; interfaces with equipment suppliers on retrofits or upgrades.
• Sets up and audits Equipment Health and Performance Monitoring and Protection programs, both automated and manual, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices; modifies programs by updating IOWs, CODs, SOLs, alarm and trip set points with action steps based on non‑conformances and gaps found during operation and maintenance activities.
• Participates in Site Risk Register and PHA reviews and assists in identifying and risk ranking rotating equipment threats.
• Investigates equipment problems and failures for root causes and provides engineering recommendations for resolution, including economic impact assessments of alternatives.
• Assists the capital projects group with rotating equipment design and specification review (asset selection, materials, installation plans, testing requirements, critical spare parts, etc.).
• Assists maintenance and turnaround planners in developing repair work scopes for major machinery components during house repairs, external repairs, and turnarounds; aids personnel with developing and updating asset‑specific rotating repair procedures.
• Uses SAP to update equipment repair histories, provide technical data updates, and input necessary changes to equipment bill of materials.
• Assists area trainers with operating procedures for critical and special purpose rotating equipment and training documentation for operators.
• Works effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery.

Experience

A minimum of two years of progressive work experience in rotating engineering is required, with emphasis on rotating equipment experience, knowledge, and insight. Reliability engineering experience, root cause failure analysis, RCM analysis, and cause mapping experience are highly desired. Experience in refinery or petrochemical industry—including FCC, HF Alky, Crude & Vacuum, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, and hydro‑treating—is preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline is required.

Required Skills

Technical expertise in the area of specialty; advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically; strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and software; familiarity with rotating engineering standards such as API and ASME; effective organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to learn and apply engineering principles and methods, spatial and form perception, and mathematics; prioritization and balance of multiple priorities.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for the supervision of in‑house craft and contractors.

Work Conditions

Work in both an office and plant environment. May be required to work from home depending on business need. Must be available during off‑hours, especially for emergencies and turnarounds.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, visual inspections, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, wearing personal protective equipment as needed, and a respirator in emergency situations. A valid state driver's license and proof of insurance are required. Conditions may require precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, or grasping, and confined‑space operation as permitted.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families. 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

Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents. For more details, visit Total Rewards.

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.