Process Operator

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Process Operator for its refinery in Anacortes, Washington. The operator learns the skills needed to operate an assigned processing unit and performs work as directed by supervision, following written and oral instructions about process conditions, specifications, and product routing and disposal. The operator directs and participates in equipment operations in accordance with orders and established procedures, with minimal supervision. This is a field-based refinery role involving rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled. The operator must be willing to respond to callouts and emergencies and, to attend to emergencies, reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate there without relocation assistance. The role involves working outdoors and around chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, electrical-shock risks, and confined spaces, and requires completing training and certifications for basic tasks under direct supervision. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or two-year technical process degree is preferred. HF Sinclair offers benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with matching; educational reimbursement; parental bonding time; and employee discounts. The stated salary range is $38.15 to $58.26 per hour, with the maximum rate available after qualifications are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Legal authorization to work in the United States full-time now and in the future without sponsorship.
At least 18 years of age.
Currently hold or qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English and able to understand operating procedures.
Demonstrated competency using a process computer interface to manipulate and control an operating process unit.
Possess and maintain a current valid U.S. motor vehicle license.
Willingness to take and achieve satisfactory results on the pre-employment testing battery and to undergo pre-employment medical screening, background check, and drug testing; support the drug-free workplace, including random screenings.
Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to be on call and meet call-out standards.
Willingness to work at heights; climb ladders and stairs; walk on elevated grating; work outdoors in inclement weather, around loud industrial equipment, and in compact or confined spaces.
With proper training, willingness and ability to lift 40 pounds and use safe lifting techniques; the physical requirements also state ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to use hand and power tools and operate a scissor lift or man-lift.
Basic computer skills; mechanical aptitude; ability to comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, read and write at a basic level, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Willingness to comply with company safety policies and safe work practices, teamwork and ownership expectations, harassment-free workplace policy, and diversity and inclusion practices.
Willingness to work in an environment requiring daily computer use and to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.
To attend to emergencies, reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within 60 minutes without relocation assistance.
Physical ability to grip, hold, and operate power tools; make precise hand and finger movements; lift, carry, climb, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, push, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and maintain balance; hear alarms and emergency horns; make visual inspections; and wear and use negative- and positive-pressure breathing apparatus.

Nice To Haves

Previous Process Operator or Chemical Operator experience.
Associate degree or two-year technical process degree.
Formal education and/or training related to production operations or a related skill area.
Previous experience in a petrochemical facility, industrial or manufacturing environment, or prior military experience and/or training.
Emergency Response and/or firefighting training, experience, and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Learn the skills needed to operate the assigned processing unit and follow written and oral instructions regarding process conditions, specifications, and stock product routing and disposal.
Direct and participate in operations of assigned equipment in accordance with orders and established procedures.
Support the refinery safety process and maintain on-the-job safety vigilance.
Review daily orders at shift relief.
Check instruments, record rounds in the PM schedule, inspect equipment, and ensure operations and equipment conform to operating requirements.
Operate equipment manually and/or through instrument or computer controls, maintaining process variables such as temperatures, pressures, and levels to meet production and quality plans.
Fire furnaces; operate pumps and compressors; set lines and manifolds; change blinds and jump-overs; gauge tanks; draw samples; run control tests; send samples to the laboratory; and adjust chemical injection rates.
Repair equipment when able to do so safely and request maintenance support as needed.
Perform other work such as lubricating equipment, cleanup, and housekeeping.
Respond to callouts and holdovers, and be willing to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.
Complete required certifications and training, including classroom and computer-based training.
Carry out other special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.