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Title:  Director Operations Excellence

Date:  Mar 16, 2026
Location: 

Dallas, TX, US, 75219

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Director-Operations Excellence in Dallas,TX who will be responsible to Deliver sustainable operations through leading the Corporate Operations Excellence / L&P Group, ownership of the Corporate Operations OEMS element and as the leader of both the Extended Fleet Leadership Team and the Ops Manager Network

Job Duties

 

  • Acts as the primary resources for expertise related to Conduct of Operations and fulfill the role of OEMS Operations Element Network Leader
  • Accountable for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HFS Operations OEMS element centered around Principles of Conduct of Operations (CoO) to achieve exceptional reliability.
  • Provides leadership in the development and implementation of operation strategy with respect to OEMS operations element standards at applicable facilities:
  • Lead and mentor the Ops Leaders to deliver exceptional operational performance through the effective implementation and execution of OEMS conduct of operations principles.
  • Oversee the creation of OEMS Operations standard content through leadership and collaboration with cross functional and operations element teams.
  • Assure competency of OEMS Operations Element performers.
  • Collaborate with senior executives to ensure strategic plans are defined and business objectives are delivered. Interact with peers to ensure alignment and synergy with respect to OEMS Elements
  • Identify and implement solutions for OEMS Operations Element improvements.
  • Ensures consistent application of OEMS operations standards and continuous improvement of the process.
  • Assures applicable leadership teams have defined strategies to implement and fulfill with OEMS operations element requirements.
  • Apply industry updates and best practices to continuously improve work processes responsible for
  • Maintain and improve OEMS operations metrics for performance improvement.
  • Develop, implement, sustain and improve the culture, systems, and talent necessary for assuring site operating team capability (how HFS Sinclair hires, educates, and develops highly capable operators and operations supervision to achieve exceptional operational reliability)

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

Experience

A minimum of 15 years of extensive industry and on-the-job experience is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree (Management or Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
 
 Preferred Education
 
A Masters Degree is preferred.  

Required Skills

  • Previous leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility in Refining Operations is required.
  • Previous Operational Excellence Management experience in Refining Operations is required.
Proven leadership ability.  Good spreadsheet, database and word processing applications knowledge; advanced time-management, organizational, project planning and management skills; demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple projects.    Advanced verbal and written communications and reading skills; advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to others; presentation, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to communicate technical plans, strategies and designs with all levels of the organization.  Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.  Proficient in procurement, inventory control and cost containment; knowledge of refinery principles, safety practices, and regulatory compliance procedures. Strong business acumen and powerful negotiation skills., knowledge and understanding of overall business and marketing objectives, strategic acumen and problem solving skills with the ability to turn findings into executable plans. Ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage available resources.
 
Preferred Skill
Advanced understanding of Refinery Management and Operations. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Direct supervision of employees as required.

Work Conditions

Office based with travel up to 50% by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, 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.

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

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