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Title:  Environmental Specialist

Date:  Nov 13, 2026
Location: 

Anacortes, WA, US, 98221

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Anacortes, WA is seeking an Environmental Air Quality Engineer/Specialist.  This position conducts environmental assignments and duties for the assigned Department. Internally considered as a technical advisor.

Job Duties

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

  • Coordinates air regulatory compliance implementation programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Advises management and business units regarding environmental issues and activities necessary to ensure compliance
  • Proposes and develops environmental policies, programs and initiatives
  • Represents the company to governmental environmental agencies, the public, and trade/professional associations
  • Ensures environmental considerations are factored into corporate planning and the capital budget process
  • Tracks environmental performance measures and recommends parameters
  • Provides reports, documentation and environmental analyses for management review
  • Prepares comments on proposed environmental regulations, implements programs necessary to comply with new regulations, and maintains involvement with trade associations as appropriate
  • Manages compliance with the Air Operating Permit.
  • Assist with and manage dispersion modeling projects for permitting and risk management
  • Advises on the company’s compliance with the Consent Decree requirements between the company, state and federal agencies
  • Assists business units with air permit applications and supporting documentation. Reviews new projects for permit requirements and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.  Prepares and submits permit applications for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment and negotiates permit conditions for the final permit
  • Interface regulators when dealing with complaint issues and emergency situations.
  • Is a member of the Environmental Unit on the Incident Management Team
  • Participates in third party compliance audits of company’s facilities

May include some or all of the following:

  • Prepares and submits routine air, NSPS, CERCLA and EPCRA reports: Air Emissions Inventory, AOP Monthly compliance report, excess emissions reports, NSPS semi-annual reports, Cogen emission monthly summaries and other reports as required
  • Directs and oversees environmental compliance activities, including TRI, Emission Inventory, and NSPS
  • Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts

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

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in an environmental science/engineering, chemical engineering, or other environmental discipline is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science is required. 

Required Skills

Advanced ability to provide analyses of proposed and final air and EPCRA regulations that significantly impact operations and/or compliance status. Advanced working knowledge of environmental air quality regulations required depending on assignment. Ability to perform emissions calculations with a practical understanding of refinery processing programs. Expert understanding of oil refining processes (process flow diagrams/mechanical flow sheets, chemical phase separations, and reactions). Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Familiarity with community right-to-know and risk management rules and experience with air operating permit compliance, strong time management and organizational skills, general knowledge and understanding of contractor and project management is preferred. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Responsible for the supervision of several onsite contractors depending upon assigned subsidiary.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with travel up to 25% of the time required by land and air. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment. Required to work in all temperatures including outdoors. Subject to varying road and weather conditions.

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, siting, 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 up to 200ft, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates essential, valid state drivers license and proof of insurance required, perceiving color differences, 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 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 salary range includes the minimum, midpoint, and maximum base salary values.  A candidate's offer can vary depending on differentiating factors, including but not limited to education, training, or experience.

This position has a salary minimum of $94,800.00 and maximum of $206,200.00.


Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett

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