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Title:  Emergency Response Specialist

Date:  Oct 12, 2026
Location: 

Anacortes, WA, US, 98221

Basic Function

This role is the Emergency Response (ER) Specialist for the ER processes at the site.  Conducts mid-level to complex Emergency Response assignments, for the Department under minimal supervision.  Responsible for driving the Organization’s Emergency Response Team culture, knowledge, compliance and assurance through knowledge of the work processes and implementation of the job duties below. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time. 

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

  • Drives Emergency Response Team Leads to manage their teams’ training, compliance and conformance.
  • Serves as primary ER Coordinator / Focal Point per regulatory and NFPA requirements.
  • Develops PSR Incident Commanders.
  • Maintains proficiency in the Incident Command System.  Serves as Incident Commander when needed.
  • Acts as Field Safety Representative when needed for vacation coverage, shutdowns, turnarounds, and other refinery activities.
  • Interfaces with local agencies, mutual aid partners, and CAER.
  • Prepares for and assists with ERT Audits.
  • Coordinates ERT recognition.
  • Provides ERT Assurance with regulatory requirements (compliance) and corporate conformance.
  • Leads, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of Medical/Rescue, HAZMAT, Drone, and Oil Spill Teams, including training, and after action reviews. 
  • Assists with execution of ERT activities such as onsite and offsite training events and drills.
  • Manages ERT project such as acquiring new assets and fire training grounds improvements.
  • Manages the ERT training calendar to reduce overlap and balance onsite coverage with training needs.
  • Coordinates and conducts the site’s HAZWOPR initial and annual refresher training.
  • Develops, coordinates, and maintains the overall emergency response plans and procedures for the facility.
  • Conducts and coordinates evacuation drills.
  • Maintains and manages budget for all ERT activities (Fire, Oil Spill, Hazmat, Medical/Rescue, Drone).

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 experience in Plant Production, Maintenance Turnaround, Projects, Safety, or associated Technical Field.  Experience on one or more Emergency Response Teams.

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree required or the equivalent years of experience in lieu of the degree (four years in addition to the experience requirement) is required.

Required Skills

  • Collaborative behaviors, self-motivation, interpersonal, and open communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to support the Health, Safety, and Emergency Response team.
  • Demonstrated ability to stand firm on doing the job Safe if challenged, but act in a diplomatic manner.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and wirting skills, ability to perfrom interemdiate mathatical calcualtions.
  • Knowledge of Life Saving Principles, HF Sinclair Group HSSE, Code of Conduct, and Plant Standing Instructions with demonstrated ability to intervene as needed with this knowledge.
  • Regulatory knowledge of Emergency Response along with knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices.
  • This position is expected to demonstrate a high level of honesty, integrity and follow the chain of command in the performance of their duties.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

  • May lead or direct others.
  • Ability to be on-call for ER and/or IMT roles and activities.

Work Conditions

Office and field based and with up to 30% travel by land or air required. Petroleum refinery, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions. In some locations, must be available for weekend and after hour call-outs.

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, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspection, making precise hand & finger movements, reaching and grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 25lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 15 lbs and climbing up to 50 ft, ability to wear 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 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.

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.

 

Salary Range:  The candidate's anticipated starting salary range for this position will be between $120,00 and $190,000.  A candidate's offer can vary depending on differentiating factors, including but not limited to education, training, or experience. 


Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett

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