BASIC FUNCTION
HF Sinclair is seeking a Lead Mechanical Integrity Specialist to join our team
at either our corporate headquarters or one of our seven refinery
locations. Lead and drive the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program for Midstream
assets across HF Sinclair, including pipelines, terminals, tank farms, pump
stations, pressure equipment, piping systems, relief devices, loading
facilities, and associated infrastructure. Responsible for developing,
implementing, governing, and continuously improving MI programs to support safe,
compliant, reliable, and cost-effective asset performance.Serve as the subject
matter expert and program lead for Midstream Mechanical Integrity, providing
strategic leadership, technical direction, risk-based decision support, and
governance across operating locations. Collaborate with Operations, Reliability,
Engineering, Pipeline Integrity, Corrosion, Regulatory Compliance, Capital
Projects, and third-party service providers to establish standards, close
program gaps, improve reliability, and ensure alignment with applicable federal,
state, and industry regulations and standards.This position supports HF
Sinclair's reliability transformation through enhanced asset integrity, risk
reduction, regulatory compliance, standardization of MI processes, and
long-range integrity planning throughout Midstream operations.
JOB DUTIES
* Lead Midstream Mechanical Integrity (MI) program development, governance, and
continuous improvement to ensure compliance, reliability, and risk reduction.
* Develop and maintain MI standards, procedures, inspection strategies, and
performance metrics.
* Oversee integrity management programs for pipelines, terminals, tanks,
pressure vessels, piping, and associated assets.
* Monitor KPIs and provide reporting on integrity risks, compliance, and
reliability performance.
* Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and
company requirements. Including PHMSA 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, API 510, API
570, API 653, API 580/581, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, OSHA PSM where
applicable, and company engineering practices.
* Develop and maintain risk-based approaches for managing mechanical integrity
of pipelines, terminals, tankage, station equipment, and associated assets.
* Support audits, regulatory inspections, incident investigations, and
corrective action programs.
* Lead risk management initiatives, root cause analyses, and mitigation
strategies to improve asset reliability.
* Partner with Pipeline Integrity, Corrosion, Operations, and Engineering teams
to evaluate inline inspection results, direct assessment findings, corrosion
threat assessments, anomaly evaluations, fitness-for-service determinations,
and repair prioritization.
* Develop training, guidance, and best practices to strengthen organizational
MI capabilities.
* Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Integrity, and Capital Projects
teams to support safe and reliable asset performance.
* Lead the Midstream Mechanical Integrity Community of Practice and technical
working groups to standardize programs, share lessons learned, and strengthen
organizational capability. This includes Midstream Mechanical Integrity
Program (MMIP) development and/or updates with the Asset Integrity Group.
* Support digital transformation initiatives including integrity management
software, inspection databases, corrosion monitoring tools, asset registers,
and reporting dashboards.
* Collaborate with Capital Projects and Engineering teams to ensure projects
meet mechanical integrity (MI) requirements, maintainability, inspection
access, and lifecycle reliability requirements.
* Provide technical oversight of third-party engineering consultants,
inspection contractors, and integrity service providers.
* Provide technical oversight of third-party consultants, inspectors, and
service providers.
* Support digital integrity management tools, databases, reporting systems, and
continuous improvement initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Mechanical Integrity,
Pipeline Integrity, Asset Integrity Management, Reliability Engineering,
Corrosion, inspection, or a related Midstream engineering discipline is
required. Demonstrated experience leading programs, managing cross-functional
initiatives, and influencing multi-site teams is preferred.
Preferred Experience:
* Experience with pipeline integrity management programs, corrosion control and
mitigation, risk-based inspection methodologies, storage tank integrity,
pressure equipment integrity, and regulatory compliance programs.
* Experience supporting terminals, pipelines, tank farms, pump stations,
loading facilities, and associated Midstream infrastructure.
* Experience leading multi-site integrity programs, technical working groups,
or cross-functional teams.
* Experience with integrity management, inspection data management, or asset
performance software platforms.
* Professional Engineer registration, API certifications, NACE/AMPP
certifications, or other relevant credentials preferred.
* Refining, petrochemical, or fixed equipment mechanical integrity experience
desirable where it supports Midstream program development and
standardization.
EDUCATION LEVEL
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as
Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Materials, or Corrosion Engineering is required.
Mechanical Engineering or Corrosion Engineering preferred. Equivalent directly
related experience may be considered where appropriate.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Strong understanding of pipeline and terminal integrity regulations, codes,
standards, and industry practices.
* Advanced knowledge of risk management, fitness-for-service methodologies,
corrosion threats, degradation mechanisms, inspection planning, repair
planning, and risk-based inspection programs.
* Ability to interpret inspection and integrity data and translate findings
into actionable repair, mitigation, prioritization, and investment
strategies.
* Strong project management, program management, analytical, decision-making,
and organizational skills.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across Operations,
Engineering, Reliability, Compliance, Environmental, Safety, and Leadership
teams.
* Ability to present integrity risks, program performance, and mitigation
strategies to management and technical audiences.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, inspection and integrity management
systems, and commonly used engineering concepts and software.
* Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal, with
advanced reading, writing, mathematical, and technical documentation skills.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Function as the lead subject matter expert for Midstream Mechanical Integrity.
Provide technical leadership and direction to Midstream Asset Integrity team.
This can also include site engineers, inspectors, integrity specialists,
operations personnel, contractors, and third-party service providers. May
supervise employees, contractors, and consultants supporting integrity
management programs. Lead cross-functional teams responsible for MI initiatives,
audits, corrective actions, and strategic improvement efforts.
WORK CONDITIONS
Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum
refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including
but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet
and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions,
and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying
road conditions.
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 [https://rewards.hfsinclair.com/].
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making
visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/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 not permitted), 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. Job
conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or
grasping.
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 lubricants and specialty
products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma,
New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product
and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to
our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined
products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into
the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies
high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of
the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country.
HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and
also at its facility in New Mexico. 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.
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.