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Title: Mechanical Craftsman/Apprentice

Date: Jan 8, 2026

Location:

El Dorado, KS, US, 67042

Basic Function

We have two (2) vacancies in the Mechanical Group. The vacancy will be filled based upon plant seniority and qualifications of those submitting resumes. To be considered for this vacancy, please submit your formal application and resume here and clearly document the basis by which you meet the minimum qualifications of the vacancy.

Job Duties

Maintenance and repair of heaters, vessels, reactors, exchangers, piping systems and other relevant fixed mechanical equipment associated with the refinery processes, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbons with special emphasis on welding.

Experience

Successful completion of a formal program in their appropriate field or other relevant skills through military service, a crafts apprenticeship program or Vo-Tech school. Significant relevant experience can be considered as an acceptable alternate.

Education Level

High School diploma or GED with curriculum including basic math skills.

Required Skills

High School diploma or GED with curriculum including basic math skills.
Basic computer competency.
Effective oral and written communication.
Problem solving: Using a combination of computer (SAP) skills and materials knowledge.
The ability to effectively interface with all levels of the plant organization and external suppliers is essential.
Requires occasional, but essential physical ability to climb stairs with hand held material weighing 5 to 50 pounds (successful completion of a job function capacity test is required). Frequent, but essential lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of handheld materials weighting 1 to 25 pounds.
Requires standing 80% of the work day.\

Preferred knowledge and Skills: Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate through formal written tests, interviews, and practical tests his knowledge including but not limited to pipe fitting, boilermaker, and welding craft skills. Additional skills in the field of rigging and heavy equipment operating will be an advantage but not essential. Successful candidate will also be required to pass a functional capacity test.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

Outdoors environment based. Petroleum refinery, plant environment, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, and tanks, rotating equipment, and working in confined spaces. Able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be available to work a flexible schedule (e.g. overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts).

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 may require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs, climbing over 100ft, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state drivers license and proof of insurance required, wearing personal protective equipment (beards not permitted) and strenuous physical activity.

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: Wichita

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