Title: Analytical Engineer Optimization
Date:
Feb 6, 2026
Location:
Dallas, TX, US, 75219
Basic Function
HF Sinclair is seeking a Analytical Engineer Optimization in Dallas, TX who will be Company subject matter expert in the use of technology for improvements in optimization and is responsible for leading the strategy for implementation and innovation of technologies, especially utilizing deep learning process control (DLPC).
Job Duties
- Company subject matter expert in for deep learning process control technology. Creates policies and processes to support the company’s enablement of these tools.
- Leads and facilitates refinery optimization opportunities ideation sessions with an operating area and/or site for potential Deep Learning Process Control (DLPC) applications.
- Leads and facilitates review of value of optimization opportunities through operational and economic data analysis.
- Develops and sustains applicable OEMS practices and standards.
- Leads the configuration and deployment of applications for identified optimization opportunities.
- Owns and leads the training program for DLPC configuration and implementation.
- Develops and communicates performance metrics associated with DLPC programs.
- Develops capability to maintain/retrain as needed existing DLPC and online inferential models within fleet.
- Leads the collaboration with technology partners to utilize their technology to capture beyond DLPC and inferential opportunities.
- Collaborate with our Planning and Economics Departments to identify further optimization opportunities.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.
Experience
- 8+ years’ experience in a technical role within a refinery with ability to understand oil flows and process unit technology.
- 2+ years’ experience in Process Control or 2+ years’ experience economics and planning
Education Level
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a four-year degree is required.
Required Skills
- Ability to foster strategic partnerships with business partners
- Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Solid critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, consensus building, leadership capabilities, and drive for results
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated success in managing projects.
- Strong ability to influence at all leadership levels
- Self-starter with the drive and ability to achieve planned objectives.
- Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment as a team player
- Strong communication and change leadership
- Coaching, mentoring, career planning, and skills development
- Good knowledge and understanding of IT services & processes, and IT frameworks that help guide and enhance the delivery of services to the business
- Experience managing complex environments and integrated 3rd party services, not limited to, infra-managed services, application-managed services, service desk operations, and network operations
- Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations
- Must fluently and clearly speak, read, and write in English
- LSS Green or Black Belt
- Power BI or Tableau reporting
- Experience configuring Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform solutions
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
None
Work Conditions
Office-based with up to 25% travel by land or air is required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Occasional long hours, as well as nights and weekends as needed.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth