Title:  Manager, Process Control, Instrumentation and Systems

Date:  Jan 7, 2026
Location: 

Anacortes, WA, US, 98221

Basic Function

Provides leadership and management to a multidiscipline team to support run and maintain and improve refinery operations in the areas of Process Control and Optimization, Process Control Projects, Instrumentation, including Safety Instrumented Systems, and Operations Technology (OT) systems support.  As part of the Extended Leadership Team, this position develops and contributes to tactical and strategic plans for compliant, safe, reliable, cost efficient, and sustainable operation of the refinery.

Job Duties

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

  • Leads and manages team, consisting of multiple team leads and organization of over 20+
  • Responsible for departmental budgeting as well as contributing to long-term capital and maintenance spend plans
  • Responsible for key work processes of OT security, Safety Instrumented Systems, Custody Transfer Measurement.  Provides competent resources to all refinery key work processes
  • Provides resources to maintain site process control processes including base layer, APC, and Optimizers. 
  • Provides resources to evaluate, design, manage change, and oversee install process control & instrumentation requirements for new projects through to acceptance by base the base business.
  • Provides resource to oversee instrumentation management systems – specify, troubleshoot, monitor, provide testing & maintenance requirements, assure installation, and design improvements for Run and Maintain operations, TAs and Projects.
  • Member of various site governance teams, example Max Value Delivery Team, DG0 Team, Investigation Steering.  Provides resources to multiple site teams – standing or ad hoc
  • Interfaces with various corporate directors, member of or support to fleet technical networks or strike teams as applicable.
  • Ensures alignment of departmental processes with company (OEMS, HFEPs) and jurisdictional requirements.

 

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time, are at the supervisor’s sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the refining industry, is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent work experience is required.   
 
Preffered Education: A Degree in Chemical or Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline is preferred.

Required Skills

Advanced ability to lead & engage teams, influence without formal authority, and work in teams. Skills in multidiscipline problem solving, strategic & tactical mindset, learner mindset, change management, innovation, and assurance

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Supervises approximately 4 team leads and organization of approximately 20.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals pressure, tanks, rotating equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures, weather, and varying road 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, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise finger and hand movements, reaching or grasping, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).  Job conditions may require lifting or carrying up to 20lbs, and climbing up to 40 ft.

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.

 

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 $150,800.00 and maximum of $280,200.00.


Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett