Title: Operations Turnaround Supervisor
Date:
Nov 12, 2025
Location:
Anacortes, WA, US, 98221
Basic Function
Leads, develops and supports refinery in the implementation/improvement of effective Conduct of Operation (COO) practices, and provides assistance in resolving significant process unit performance issues associated with operating practices.
Job Duties
Pre-Turnaround
- Coordinates work of Operations planners assigned to T/A department.
- Insures preparation and planning of operations training to meet MOC requirements
- Insures MOC / PSSR process is developed for turnaround
- Works with Operations planners to develop common turnaround planning practices.
- Leads development of shutdown / decontamination strategy and plans.
- Works with Operations planners and Project department to create startup procedures and plans.
- Works with other departments to insure turnaround planning progress and plans are well communicated.
- Works with Operations leader and business planning to develop turnaround schedules.
- Works with HS&E department and the T/A Safety Coordinator to insure permitting and environmental requirements are addressed.
- Works with operations planners to insure the plan development meets turnaround goals and premises.
- Works closely with Maintenance Coordinator counterpart to insure that the turnaround planning process meshes operations and maintenance planning cohesivel
Turnaround Execution
- Focal point for all shutdown and decontamination activities.
- Attends and participates in the maintenance turnover and planning meetings.
- Provides input to the field implementation teams relative to permitting issues.
- Participates in the actual permitting process as required to meet the plan.
- Provides input to the field implementation teams to ensure the turnaround plan is being implemented.
- Works closely with the T/A Maintenance Coordinators to ensure that the permit planning and request process is smooth and efficient.
- Looks for opportunities to inspect and pre-commission equipment as maintenance is complete.
- Leads the MOC and PSSR activities.
Commisioning and Startup
- Primary responsibility during the unit Startup is to provide direction and leadership to the operators expected to carryout the plan.
- Maintaining a constant overview of the Startup and commissioning process to insure tasks are being accomplished safely and consistent with established procedures and projected timelines
- Procedures documentation to insure nothing is missed and to minimize confusion and duplication of effort.
- Lead the Operations Turnover meeting every shift.
- Assurance that quality shift reports are written at the end of each shift with pertinent information that can be used to plan the next shift as well as archived for future reference.
- Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience
A minimum of five years of engineering or operations experience in a refinery environment are required.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is required.
Required Skills
Ability to lead and direct the work of other associates, typically individual contributors. Working knowledge of commonly used engineering and/or operations concepts and terminology and the ability to apply this knowledge analytically. Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Knowledge of and proficiency with MS Office products especially spreadsheets, presentations and word processing applications; strong planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, analytical, verbal and written communication skills are required. General understanding of corporate governance practices, handling regulatory compliance including State, Federal and various other government authorities. Proven leadership skills including mentoring, decision making, delegation and motivating others. Advanced reading skills and the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
PREFERRED SKILLS: A significant amount of experience in the petroleum refining industry is preferred.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
No direct supervision of employees required; ability to lead and motivate others as needed on assigned tasks, projects and discussions.
Work Conditions
Office and refinery based. Outdoor duties under wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions. Industrial environment, including, but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment.
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
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 $104,800.00, and maximum of $182,400.00.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett