Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering

Title: Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering Date: Apr 29, 2026 Location: El Dorado, KS, US, 67042 Basic Function HF Sinclair is seeking a Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering to oversee departmental requirements specific to Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering. Job Duties Supervise and develop reliability engineers responsible for fixed equipment including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, tanks, furnaces, and associated components. Partner with Inspection Superintendent to own the fixed equipment reliability strategy, ensuring alignment with site reliability goals, asset management standards, and business priorities. Ensure mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, NBIC, OSHA, EPA), including inspection programs, documentation, and audits. Support Inspection Superintendent in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and inspection strategies. Provide technical authority and decision‑making for fixed equipment repair, alteration, rerating, and replacement, including review and approval of engineering evaluations and recommendations. Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability by analyzing failures, performance trends, and inspection findings to reduce unplanned outages, extend asset life, and improve availability. Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for fixed equipment incidents or chronic reliability issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented. Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Projects, and Safety to plan and execute repairs, turnarounds, and capital projects while minimizing operational risk. Support turnaround and outage planning by identifying scope, developing inspection and repair plans, prioritizing work, and providing on‑site technical support as needed. Manage technical standards, procedures, and best practices related to fixed equipment reliability and mechanical integrity. Recommend and justify reliability‑driven capital and expense projects based on risk, lifecycle cost, and business impact. Monitor and report key reliability and integrity metrics, using data to guide decision‑making and communicate risk and performance to leadership. Ensure contractor and vendor work meets engineering, quality, and safety requirements, including review of designs, calculations, and work execution. Promote a strong safety and integrity culture, ensuring that equipment reliability decisions prioritize personnel safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence. May perform some or all of the following duties: May provide Unit Startup assistance for existing as well as new facilities, and perform economic analysis and fill ROI reports for capital upgrades depending on assignment Manages business relationship with vendor(s) Provides turnaround support including pre‑turnaround recommendations, post‑turnaround establishment of baseline data, inspection, and procedure modification Coordinates refinery energy conservation efforts Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. Experience A minimum of 10 years refining or related experience is required. Required Skills Ability to lead and direct the work of others – typically individual contributors. Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically and to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential. Knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software. Proven leadership skills in coaching employees and management skills in scheduling, budgeting, and manpower requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal communication. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Responsible for the supervision of approximately six Engineers who may be in various disciplines including chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical and instrument, and may oversee outside contract engineers depending on assignment. Work Conditions Office and petroleum refinery based with up to 20% travel required. May be required to work in a warehouse/plant environment and outdoors. Subject to all weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors. Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time‑Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts 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, perceiving 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 (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Petro Papa