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Title:  Asphalt Maintenance Technician

Date:  May 29, 2026
Location: 

Albuquerque, NM, US, 87107

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Asphalt located in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This position facilitates and executes the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound maintenance of terminal equipment through effective planning, scheduling, and execution of routine, capital, and outage maintenance activities. Uses independent judgment and discretion to identify, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility. Works collaboratively with maintenance contractors, counterparts, operations, and other stakeholders to improve the reliability and availability of operating equipment within the asphalt terminal.


This position is responsible for performing and overseeing maintenance activities within an asphalt terminal and around a wide range of process equipment, including but not limited to boilers, air compressors, blowers, heaters, heat exchangers, pumps, load racks, rail platforms, chemical and asphalt storage tanks and general tank farm equipment.


The role involves executing maintenance repairs and assigned tasks with limited supervision while improving maintenance effectiveness through the development of safe, reliable, and cost effective repair strategies. This includes creating job plans, coordinating energy isolation requirements, and developing maintenance schedules.

Job Duties

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Observe, monitor and repair rotating equipment; conduct routine field walk-throughs; perform spill cleanup; complete routine repairs to small-bore piping; perform painting; and assist other team members as needed
• Assist with and perform equipment shutdowns, start-ups, and energy isolation procedures
• Coordinate maintenance work activities with outside contractors
• Assist in and support all maintenance events and outages, including planning and execution
• Identify required tools, materials, and resources needed to complete pre-identified tasks and develop daily work scopes
• Utilize hand tools and specialized maintenance tools safely and effectively
• Prepare work notifications, execute work orders; ensure work sites are properly prepared for repairs; oversee and support repair activities
• Perform work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and other restricted or cramped environments, as required
• Work independently with minimal or no direct supervision
• Perform additional duties such as equipment lubrication, cleanup, and general housekeeping
• Ensure management is informed of any potential issues, shortfalls, or problems related to daily assignments or maintenance activities

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 5 years of maintenance background and general knowledge of maintenance protocol is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Skills

Candidates must have a strong background in rotating equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting along with construction knowledge gained either through work experience or technical school training. Demonstrate ability to optimize equipment reliability and availability while functioning effectively in a team atmosphere. Ability and willingness to operate industrial equipment such as forklift, skid steer, manlift operation and in general any duties required to support and contribute to an efficient maintenance organization. Good verbal/written communication, computer literate, good mathematical & problem solving skills, ability to read & interpret various instructions, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of and commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance. Must have the ability to enter manways on tanks, elevated areas, confined spaces, and other restricted or cramped environments and around elevated product temperatures. Perform work of consistent quality and visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision). Team player, self-starter, independent worker, good time management and analytical skills and priority setting ability. Successful candidate will be on an on-call schedule.

Work Conditions

Office and Asphalt Terminal/Industrial environment based with up to 5% travel by land and air is required. Work is performed at asphalt terminal facilities within the petroleum industry and may involve exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, storage tanks, rotating equipment, confined spaces, elevated work surfaces, and driver based environments. Required to work in confined spaces and elevated environments as part of normal job duties.

Work may be performed outdoors and is subject to all weather conditions, temperature extremes, and varying road conditions. Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours callouts, and shifts ranging from 8–10 hours as operational needs require. Must be available to respond to plant-related emergencies and be accessible after hours during critical business situations.


Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, physical examination, and background check prior to start date. Participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program is required.

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 may 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 up to 50lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs, climbing over 200ft, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required, wearing personal protective equipment (beards not permitted) and strenuous physical activity.

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.


Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque

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