Title:  Economic Planning Engineer

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Economic Planning Engineer in Eldorado, KS,who will be responsible to Conduct engineering and analytical assignments; functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing moderately complex engineering concepts to meet oil flow plans and optimize economic conditions for the El Dorado Refinery.

Job Duties

• Use common engineering and analytical concepts to perform projects and assignments for the El Dorado Economic and Planning Department with direct supervision and exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Support and optimize refinery operations through economic modeling and utilization of troubleshooting skills and provide direction and development assistance to colleagues depending on assignment.
• Resolve a variety of complex problems; generate and update operating instructions that may include unit rates, yields, octane targets, distillation cut points and inventory targets; communicate effectively with Operations Business Teams regarding economic incentives for improved performance.
• Drive the refinery molecule management effort by identifying opportunities, quantifying value, and informing the refinery team.
• Evaluate economic projects and champion through the approval process.

• Provide direction to product blenders according to economic drivers.
• Prepare and present medium term production plans for sales; communicate changes to sales and logistics teams based upon refinery performance.
• Member of the site Turnaround Steering Team. Assist turnaround planning group in determining optimum dates, timing and sequence of unit outages.
• Develop and present the 90-day oil flow forecast and annual oil flow budget. Communicate with the refinery team to identify unit constraints pertinent to oil flow planning.
• Determine LPO for refinery events and communicate with the stakeholders and refinery teams. Issue monthly report outlining LPO events.
• Identify, define and implement opportunities for improving the overall economics of refinery operation.
• Analyze the economics of oil flow and/or project alternatives where appropriate; calculates ROI for proposed projects.
• Provide various reports daily/weekly/monthly or as needed.

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 two years of progressive work experience in engineering discipline.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Refinery or Petrochemical industry experience required. 

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a combination of experience and education is required.

Required Skills

Knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically; ability to coordinate all phases of a project.  Must have technical knowledge of refinery operations and ability to assess performance of various refinery processing units and make decisions on how to best manage day to day operations; must understand product specifications and blending methods required to make on-spec products.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment 

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

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.

Physical Requirements

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), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

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.