Mid-Con Regional OT Specialist

HF Sinclair•Tulsa, OK

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking an Operational Technology Specialist. As part of the corporate operational technology team, this role provides regional support and assurance to sites through maintaining, protecting and improving operational technology systems. This role will be a liaison providing operational technology reviews, gap assessments and road mapping exercises in support of technical networks amongst the regions.

Requirements

A minimum of eight years of industry and related operational technology specialty experience is required.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills; knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Displays an analytical and problem-solving mindset with effective decision-making skills.
Highly organized, efficient and possesses capacity to leverage strategic and tactical thinking.
Works calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Analytically strong with attention to details.
Ability to communicate technical plans, strategies and designs with all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of refinery principles, safety practices and regulatory compliance procedures and demonstrated competency in the execution of multiple projects.
Possesses highly effective communications skills with the ability to influence business units.
Acts with integrity, takes pride in work and seeks to excel, be curious and adaptable.
Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and the evolving threat landscape.
Is highly trustworthy and leads by example.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and maintains control systems and advanced process control applications
Develops procedures and documentation and adheres to OT policies, procedures, and best practices
Implements and maintenances of new systems, networks, security practices and solutions as well as effective improvements to existing security controls as guided by Corp. OT Cybersecurity Specialist
Leads sites for control optimization, alarm management and control performance monitoring efforts as guided by Corp. Controls Lead
Provides support for instrumentation care, maintenance, and testing intervals, safety instrumented system integration efforts as guided by Corp. Instrumentation leadership
Troubleshoots control system issues to identify and resolve technical problems
Collaborates with process engineers to understand operational requirements
Improves key performance and key risk indicator metrics
Assists sites with plans and implements equipment upgrades to mitigate system obsolescence
Interfaces with internal and external auditors for risk assessments
Maintains vendor management standards, questionnaires and documentation to adhere to regulatory compliance
Interacts with key site leaders (Engineering Managers, Technical Service Managers, etc.) to provide updates and information and to understand site concerns/needs
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time, are at the supervisor’s sole and complete discretion.