PSM Engineer

• Interface with other plant functions including Operations, Environment, Health and Safety, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability
• Work will require working independently as well as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Support execution of Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-startup safety review (PSSR) processes in process units
• Provide guidance to site personnel in execution of OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management (RMP) programs.
• Analyzes trends from Process Safety Events and provide recommendations for preventative actions
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis reviews for MOC
• Conduct investigations for incidents to identify root cause
• Conduct audits for refinery building facility sitting compliance
• Prepares documentation and participates in process safety audits/assessments
• Participates in turnaround process safety preparation and execution activities
  • Collaborate with other departments to assure PSM compliance during TA and prior to startup
• Participate in team roster coverage for after hours and weekend on call
• Participate in corporate forums for development of best practice standards
• Network with peers externally including attending industry conferences 
• Regularly communicate with the department manager and other leaders to meet site goals and objectives

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of 2 to 10 years process safety management experience in petroleum refining, pipelines, terminals and/or oil & gas industry is required. Prior experience working in a petroleum refinery in a process safety role is a pluse.  Level will be commensurate with the candidates knowlege, skills and abilities.   

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or equivalent related work experience and appropriate technical skills in lieu of a degree, is required.  

 

Preferred Education:

 

A Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, is preferred.

Ability to lead and direct the work of others.  Ability to provide leadership and direction and set expectations for a wide group of employees without direct line reporting.  Ability to influence people outside of direct reporting structure.  Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.  Conversant with process safety hazzard analysis software and PHA methodologies. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.  Working knowledge of science, basic refinery operations, and maintenance and engineering practices. Ability to perform intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations; strong reading and writing skills and ability to effectively communicate with others, both verbal and in written communication. Advanced leadership and technical proficiency and professional competence.  Goal-oriented.  Ability to initiate changes and maintain balance of Business Line customer needs in an environment of governmental regulations.  Excellent planning, organizational, leadership, and analytical skills; and ability to present publicly.

 

Preferred Education:

Prior experience with LOPA. Working knowledge of all aspects of Process Safety Management, Incident Investigation (RCA) techniques, and other training focused in areas of responsibility.

Office based with travel up to 10% of the time by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

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.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying and pushing and/or pulling up to 10lbs, climbing up to 200ft, the ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates, and the ability to wear personal protective equipment - including a respirator. 

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.

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 lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. 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.