Title:  HF Alkylation Operation Specialist

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a HF Alkylation Operation Specialist anyhwhere in the US preferably in Dallas who will provide deep technical operations expertise and leadership for the safe, reliable, and profitable operation of Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation units. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, internal risk management protocols, and industry best practices while driving continuous improvement in all operational performance areas.

Job Duties

Fleet Technical Leadership

• Serves as the fleet authority on HF Alkylation process operations, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Develops and maintains minimum standards for Fleet HF Alky’s Operations, Hardware & Execution. Includes, but is not limited to OEMS Standards, key operating parameters (limits) for fleet HF Alky units (in conjunction with technical authorities), etc
• Leads and/or drives the HFS HF Alky Community of Practice (COP)
• Assists sites in turnaround planning for alkylation units including reviews for startup, shutdown, and unit clearing procedures
• Provides ad hoc support and troubleshooting for complex alkylation issues to assist site resources
• Leads and/or coordinates fleet alkylation specific training

Assure Site Programs (Manages and conducts audits and evaluations of site HF Alky Units in alignment with min standards including API 751) including:

• HF risk reduction strategies.
• HF handling, acid purity standards, and abnormal condition response.
• Incidents investigations and root cause analyses for HF-related events and in some cases lead investigations
• Each HF Alky unit has an appropriate improvement plan based on past incidents, industry learnings, API 751 Assessments, risk assessments (QRA, PHA, etc)
• Emergency response protocols, drills, and HF release mitigation plans.
• PPE requirements and HF sampling approaches (including safety procedures).
• HF Alkylation training programs

Continuous Improvement

• Identifies and drives initiatives to improve reliability, minimize acid losses, and optimize alkylate quantity and quality.
• Collaborates on technology evaluations and safer alternatives assessments.
• Trains and mentors site resources to educate and imprint key alkylation technical and operational principles

Cross-Site & Industry Engagement

• Represents the company in HF Alkylation best practice networks and industry forums.
• Shares lessons learned and benchmark performance against peers.
• Remains current in HF Alky advancements, regulations, methodologies, and/or technology by attending professional development conferences, seminars, programs, and/or meetings

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 10 years in refining operations with at least 5 years in HF Alkylation units is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or a combination of relevant experience and the education.

Preferred Education

API RP 751 training.

Required Skills

In-depth knowledge of HF Alkylation chemistry, process flow, and equipment. Familiarity with corrosion mechanisms, acid regeneration, and fractionation systems. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage change.

Preferred Skill

Experience with industry best practice networks and benchmarking. Advanced training in incident investigation and risk assessment methodologies. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Leads and/or coordinate fleet alkylation-specific training and mentor site resources. May lead investigations and drive improvement plans across multiple sites.

Work Conditions

Approximately 50% travel is estimated for site visits and company/industry meetings. Ad hoc support may require travel on short notice as dictated by site needs.

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.