Control Systems Engineer

Job description:

Basic Function

HF SInclair is seeking a Control Systems Engineer. This position conducts complex engineering assignments for the Process & Controls Engineering Group and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing moderately complex engineering concepts. Provides Engineering and technical guidance for process control, instrumentation, measurement technologies, process control project scope and estimates. Understands all applicable process technology, equipment, and control systems.

Job Duties

- Applies engineering principles to create control schemes and the execute projects and assignments that include independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria

- Estimates the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervises contractors and field activities and provides discipline-specific engineering assistance, direction, and development assistance to colleagues depending on the assignment

- Designs, implements, and maintains DCS systems (including switches, routers, stations, controllers, I/O, and servers), including planning and implementing equipment upgrades to deal with obsolete equipment

- Partners with the project engineers to define the SCADA-specific hardware for the control portions of pipeline and terminal projects

- Interprets P&ID drawings and other schematics, providing guidance and feedback as it relates to instrumentation, automation, and controls of the SCADA system

- Reviews and provides guidance and feedback on Cause and Effect matrices, Instrumentation Indexes, and Control Narratives to identify issues regarding the implementation, startup, and continuous operation of SCADA systems

- Ensures compliance with all safety standards and practices

- Provides operations support for the Midstream control environment and SCADA control environment. This includes troubleshooting and maintaining base level and advanced process control strategies and monitoring key process indicators of control system health and providing technical support of installed systems

- Develops and implements advanced process control strategies using existing/future

May be required to do some or all of the following:

- Participates in advance troubleshooting of existing process control code, conduct appropriate root-cause investigations to identify problem areas in the PLC's and Aveva I/A systems, Process Control code, Operator Interface or hardware and ensure corrective actions are implemented to address any identified gaps with stakeholder's input.

- Assists plants in meeting corporate cyber security requirements and maintain malware, virus protection etc for existing operating systems.

- Use manufacturing experience and understanding of process limitations to assist in plant optimization efforts.

- Leads or participates in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations.

- Strong troubleshooting skills to assist with the deployment, startup, testing, commissioning and abnormal operations of SCADA systems

- Reviews plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates

- Upgrades, designs, configures, maintains, enhance, and monitor related equipment and performance

- Reviews outside vendors' proposals regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment

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 10 years of progressive work experience in Process, Automation, and Controls Engineering.     PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Instrumentation & Electrical Technician expertise (including PLC).  Pipeline or Petrochemical industry experience.  Maintaining Process Control Network (PCN) component systems, including Process Control System (PCS).  Familiarity with ISA Safety Instrumented System requirements. Designing/Implementing/Troubleshooting process controls (including tuning expertise and Advanced Process Controls).  Advanced process control techniques and programming for asset optimization.  Experience with Leak Detection

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's degree coupled with equivalent field experience as defined in the essential job duties/responsibilities section.    PREFERRED EDUCATION: Chemical Engineering degree.

Required Skills

PLC programming and process control design.  Ability to read and fully understand P&ID's, one-lines, instrument drawings and other documents describing the scope of work. Ability to troubleshoot and implement existing PLC logic to facilitate the project startup.  Experience with I/O detailed wiring and termination. Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office suite. Expertise in I&C design and industry practices for the oil & gas industry.  Experience with instrumentation, hazardous location wiring practices, panel design, and PLC hardware. Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, and ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations. Familiar with the configuration and setup of VFDs, soft starters, control valves, and actuators. Knowledgeable on multiple PLC platforms including GE, Emerson, and Rockwell. Competency in the setup and configuration of flow computers, including, OMNI, ABB Flow-x, and Spirit Flow X. Familiar with telemetry including radio networks and wireless communications

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment.  May be responsible for providing work direction to the broader SCADA support team.

Work Conditions

Office and field-based with up to 25% travel required.  Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors

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, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceive color differences,  required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted). Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination.  Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

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.