Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

HF Sinclair is seeking an Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist is a key member of the Performance Team, responsible for driving excellence in one of several critical operational systems on site. The Specialist will serve as the primary owner of a designated focus area while maintaining a foundational understanding of all systems to ensure seamless collaboration and coverage across the team.

Job Duties:

• Drive adoption, optimization and reporting of process optimization software
• Coordinate and enhance leadership training initiatives
• Lead the rollout of new tools, technologies and process improvements
• Manage cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic goals
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all operational systems to support team continuity and ensure progress during absences or transitions
• Track KPI's, analyze trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Partner with site leadership, frontline teams and external vendors to ensure successful execution of initiatives
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability and innovation with assigned systems and across the broader operation
• Continue fostering and coaching the operations teams on the deliverables in the OEMS Op Ex standards to include; Leadership, Shift Management and Communication, Process Monitoring, Maintain Barriers and Control, Managing Abnormal Situations, and Procedures
• 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 10 or more years of on-the-job experience is required
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education (in a technical related field) and work experience, is required

Required Skills:

• Ability to lead and train a small group of employees
• Knowledge of company and safety policies and procedures; basic word processing, database, e-mail and spreadsheet applications skills; strong communications, people, presentation and organizational skills; detail oriented
• Advanced ability to present training materials
• Advanced knowledge of Process Safety Manual and operation of unit instrumentation and safety systems
• Ability to use and test operators in the use of process unit simulators
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, and basic reading and writing skills

Preferred Skills:

• Special training and/or Certification in OSHA is preferred

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility:

• May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time

Work Conditions:

• Office and plant based and with travel up to 25% by land or air required
• Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out of doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and all temperatures including outdoors
• Subject to varying road and weather conditions

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:

• Standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 80lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 80lbs, climbing up to 200ft, perceiving color differences, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity
• Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements

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

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 lubricants and specialty products.

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.