Process Operator

HF Sinclair•Anacortes, WA

3d•$38 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair’s refinery in Anacortes, Washington, is seeking a Process Operator to learn and operate an assigned processing unit. The operator performs work as directed by supervision, follows written and oral instructions about process conditions, specifications, product routing, and disposal, and operates assigned equipment in accordance with orders and established procedures, with minimal supervision. The role supports refinery safety and requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, callouts, and holdovers. Operators monitor instruments and equipment, record rounds, control process variables, perform equipment and product-handling tasks, conduct sampling and tests, and make safe repairs within their ability. The role is field-based in a petroleum refinery and involves outdoor work and exposure to industrial equipment, chemicals, confined spaces, and varying temperatures. Candidates must meet the stated work authorization, age, TWIC, driver’s license, screening, training, physical, and emergency-response requirements. Candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within that distance without relocation assistance. Compensation is listed as $38.15 to $58.26 per hour, with the maximum rate applying 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) card.
Fluent English reading, speaking, and writing skills, with the ability to understand operating procedures.
Competency using a process computer interface to manipulate and control an operating process unit.
Current valid U.S. motor vehicle operator’s license.
Willingness to complete pre-employment testing and medical screening, background check, and drug testing, and to participate in random drug screenings.
Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; 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, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in compact and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.
With proper training, ability and willingness to lift 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and to use safe lifting techniques with heavy equipment; physical requirements also state ability to lift 50 pounds.
Willingness to comply with company safety policies and safe working practices, teamwork and ownership expectations, harassment-free workplace policy, and diversity and inclusion practices.
Willingness to work in an environment requiring daily computer use.
Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team, with or without accommodation.
Must reside within 60 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate within 60 minutes without relocation assistance.
Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Ability to use hand and power tools and operate a scissor lift/man-lift.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, read and write at a basic level, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to grip, hold, and operate power tools and make precise hand and finger movements; lift, carry, climb, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, push, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and maintain balance.
Ability to 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 or training related to production operations or a related skill area.
Experience in a petrochemical facility, industrial or manufacturing environment, or prior military experience and/or training.
Emergency response and/or firefighting training, experience, or certification.

Responsibilities

Learn and operate the assigned processing unit, following supervisor direction and written and oral operating instructions.
Support the refinery safety process and maintain safety vigilance while on the job.
Work scheduled rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays; respond to callouts and holdovers.
Review daily orders at shift relief.
Check instruments, record rounds in the PM schedule, check equipment, and verify that operations and equipment meet requirements.
Operate equipment manually or through instrument/computer control, maintaining process variables 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 safe and within ability, and request maintenance support when needed.
Perform supporting tasks such as equipment lubrication, cleanup, and housekeeping.
Complete required certifications and training, including classroom and CBT training, and become competent in basic tasks under direct supervision.
Respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.