Title:  Senior Leak Detection Engineer

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Senior Leak Detection Engineer. This position conducts advanced Leak Detection and Hydraulic Engineering assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision, serving as a subject matter expert in pipeline leak detection, surge analysis, and transient hydraulic modeling. 

Maintains computer-based transient model leak detection systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. Performs steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis, surge pressure evaluations, and waterhammer mitigation design to support safe and efficient pipeline operations.

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)  

• Maintains and configures the leak detection software models for pipeline leak detection
• Troubleshoots and supports pipeline hydraulic operations
• Performs surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling to evaluate pressure wave propagation, waterhammer effects, and pump start/stop scenarios; develops mitigation strategies including surge relief valve sizing and pipeline pressure rating assessments
• Develops and maintains steady-state and dynamic hydraulic models to support pipeline capacity studies, drag-reducing agent (DRA) optimization, and operational feasibility assessments for contingency scenarios
• Participates in the development of specifications and recommendations for process control applications
• Configures software to support new functionality as well as participating installation and operation activities
• Provides support on matters requiring immediate diagnostic response on critical system outages
• Partners with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine assets and prioritization
• Monitors and tunes the software leak detection models
• Assists in ensuring the leak detection and rupture detection systems meet all applicable regulations
• Maintains a dashboard with KPIs on the leak detection system performance
• Partners with engineers and management to implement API 1175
• Administers and leverages data historian platforms (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Seeq) to retrieve, trend, and analyze pipeline operational data in support of leak detection and hydraulic performance evaluations
• Trains Control Room personnel on the leak detection system and pipeline hydraulics
• Gathers, analyzes, interprets, acts upon, and disseminates pertinent data from the SCADA system, pipeline leak detection system and data historians
• Maintains other SCADA-related layered apps as needed
• Accepts after hour calls
• Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts

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

A minimum of seven years of job-related experience is required.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in pipeline modeling, SCADA, or leak detection processes. Experience with transient hydraulic simulation and surge analysis tools (e.g., AFT Impulse, PIPESIM, SPS, or equivalent) is highly preferred. Familiarity with waterhammer mitigation design, pump station hydraulics, and pipeline pressure rating evaluations is a plus. 

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required.

Strong understanding of pipeline instrumentation and fluid dynamics, including steady-state and transient hydraulic principles, surge pressure analysis, and waterhammer phenomena. Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts with demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex pipeline systems. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Understanding of pipeline processes, SCADA systems, and leak detection fundamentals is required. Good reading, presentation; ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, and lead training classes.  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, advanced level reading and writing skills.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Proficiency with hydraulic modeling and transient simulation software such as AFT Impulse, AFT Fathom, PIPESIM, SPS, or equivalent tools is strongly preferred. Experience with pipeline leak detection platforms (e.g., AVEVA PIM, OASys CVB, Atmos) and data historian systems (e.g., OSIsoft PI, Seeq) is preferred. Familiarity with API RP 1130, API RP 1175, and applicable PHMSA pipeline safety regulations is highly desirable. Experience with SCADA systems, control room management, and real-time transient modeling (RTTM) is a plus. Knowledge of DRA injection systems, pump station hydraulics, and pipeline capacity optimization is preferred.

Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. May lead the work of others, coordinate cross-functional project teams, and serve as the primary technical authority on leak detection and hydraulic engineering matters within the department.

Office and Pipeline Control Room environment based with up to 20% travel required.  Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.

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.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 200 ft., perceive color differences,  required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted). Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination.  Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

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.

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.