Flare and Relief Specialist

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

7d•$94,800 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Puget Sound Refinery, located in Anacortes, Washington is currently seeking a Flare and Relief Specialist. This role conducts engineering duties for an assigned Engineering discipline and functions as a technical specialist, formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts.

Requirements

A minimum of seven years of experience in process engineering or related roles.
An understanding of the refinery process and the elements of process safety is required.
Proficiency in fundamental Chemical Engineering Skills (Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, etc.)
Proficiency in identification of overpressure/underpressure scenarios
Working knowledge of relevant sections of ASME VIII, ASME XIII, API Standards 520/521/537
Knowledge of refinery operations
May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.
Office and plant based with up to 15% travel required.
Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.
Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, 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, valid State driver's license and proof of insurance required.
Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge in engineering software is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a Team of Contract Engineers in performing both assurance and design for flare and relief studies
Identify overpressure/underpressure scenarios and perform calculations, including relief device sizing
Coordinate Unit flare and relief assurance reviews and develop /update / manage documentation
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve technical challenges.
Provide technical assurance to site change management activities, operating procedures and maintenance and turnaround activities.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.