Title: Process Projects Engineer
Date:
Apr 30, 2026
Location:
Anacortes, WA, US, 98221
Basic Function
Conducts engineering duties for an assigned Engineering discipline and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts. Provide backfill or supplemental support to operating unit teams including on shift turnaround support and abnormal situation management
Job Duties
- For FEL-1 phase this role will need to own the Framing Workshop, develop the basic data (flow rates, compositions, intermediate & final product specifications, pressure, temperatures, etc.), work with E&S to ensure appropriate economics and complete the other identified deliverables necessary for the project to proceed into FEL-2 phase
- Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs
- Develop the process scope of work to be performed by the engineering firms for the various stage gates. Ensure scope is properly covered in engineering contractor plan.
- Is responsible for managing the integrated technical team to deliver the final process design. Ensures the process design team provides the necessary data to finalize documentation as defined by the DCAF. Examples of PIPE deliverables include:
- Assess phase deliverable package
- Basis for Design Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balance
- Line lists Necessary equipment process data sheets
- Preliminary and final safeguarding studies Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA and required resolutions
- Flare impacts
- Leads and facilitates resolution of key investigations related to process design.
Experience
A minimum of seven years in process engineering discipline or related roles. An understanding of basic refinery process and the elements of process safety is required
Preffered Experience
Refinery or petrochemical industry experience preferred. Some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking and hydrotreating experience is preferred.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is required.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in the development of all APC related deliverables; including step testing plans, working with sites to develop APC program, model identification, implementation of APC on live units, monitoring of APC to determine model performance, update P&IDs, develop documentation for APC for each unit, etc.
- Thorough understanding of P&ID symbology and presentation techniques.
- Previous experience with various phases of vendor selection and technical negotiation.
- Technical expert in area of specialty. Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software.
- Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline.
- Strong ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.
Work Conditions
Office and plant based with up to 10% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.
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
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted). Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.
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 $115,300.00 and maximum of $200,700.00.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Everett