Area Project Manager

HF Sinclair•Artesia, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Project Manager coordinates and executes refinery projects using the Project Identification, Planning and Execution (PIPE) stage gate process. The role manages a portfolio of concurrent projects in different phases, including project development, construction work-package creation, and construction and start-up support. It participates in the assigned Operations Area Team, providing discipline-specific technical assistance and helping colleagues develop, solve technical and operational problems, analyze refinery systems and economics, and make data-informed operating decisions. The position coordinates engineering contractors and project deliverables to support timely, cost-effective, quality-controlled completion. It reviews Management of Change requirements and engineering drawings for safety, operability, maintainability, compliance with HF Sinclair standards, and alignment with project objectives. The role conducts field walkdowns and constructability reviews, provides technical support during construction, monitors progress and project risks, prepares decision packages for phase approvals, and presents progress and project decisions to the Refinery Leadership Team. It also researches developments in its assigned discipline. Depending on assignment, duties may include coordinating Process Hazard Analyses and incident investigations; supporting process-safety audits, Layers of Protection Analysis reviews, and action-item development; updating the Refinery Risk Management Program; recommending or implementing operational and equipment improvements; and liaising with county, state, or other agencies. The employee may supervise personnel and contractors and may receive other assignments from their supervisor. The work is office- and plant-based, with up to 10% travel. The role may involve varying weather and outdoor work in all temperatures, as well as wearing personal protective equipment and, in emergencies, a respirator. HF Sinclair describes its culture as grounded in Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive work experience in operations or an engineering discipline, including project integration or project management work.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Ability to manage projects.
Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply them analytically.
Ability to stay current with new technology developments and processes.
Effective communication skills, including strong verbal communication and advanced reading and writing ability.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout a refinery.
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
Strong interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to provide training to multiple groups on applicable discipline topics.
Knowledge of process hazard analysis and root cause analysis methodologies.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, which may include standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, visual inspections, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing up to 200 feet, perceiving color differences, precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.
Must wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations; beards are not permitted when respirator use is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of and experience with engineering software.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects in different phases, including participation in new projects and providing construction and start-up assistance.
Create construction work packages and use the PIPE stage gate process and project management tools to maintain organization, documentation, and reporting.
Participate in the assigned Operations Area Team by providing discipline-specific technical assistance and development support to colleagues.
Resolve project-related technical problems and troubleshoot operational issues.
Analyze related components, systems, processes, methods, refinery processes, and economics; optimize business units and analyze data to support operational decisions.
Coordinate engineering contractors and assigned project deliverables to support timely, cost-effective, quality-controlled completion of each phase.
Review Management of Change requirements to ensure safety, operability, and maintainability in project designs.
Review engineering drawings for compliance with HF Sinclair specifications and standards and alignment with project objectives.
Conduct field walkdowns and facilitate constructability reviews.
Provide technical support during construction, including timely resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs).
Monitor engineering and construction progress and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and concerns.
Compile project information into decision packages for approval to proceed to the next phase.
Present project progress and facilitate alignment on project decisions with the Refinery Leadership Team.
Research and stay current on assigned discipline topics, innovations, and emerging developments.
As required, coordinate, facilitate, and document Process Hazard Analyses and participate in or facilitate incident investigations.
As required, participate in, facilitate, and support process-safety audits and Layers of Protection Analysis reviews, and assist in developing solutions for process-safety action items.
Update the Refinery Risk Management Program as needed.
Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to operating sequences, equipment utilization, and related matters.
Serve as a liaison between the company and county, state, or other agencies when required.
May supervise personnel and contractors and perform other assignments as directed by the supervisor.