Superintendent Laboratory

HF Sinclair•El Dorado, KS

32d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Superintendent Laboratory. This position directs key functions of the Refining Laboratory Department, fostering a positive, inclusive work culture while leading high-performing teams to deliver accurate, reproducible, and timely laboratory results.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience, including five years of supervisory experience is required.
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or equivalent work experience is required.
Ability to lead and direct the work of other associates.
High level analytical skills; good understanding of statistics and SPC in lab and product context.
Familiarity with analytical equipment and information management systems.
Computer literate.
Strong background in supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
Intermediate reading and writing skills, and with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience of hourly/shift employees.
Current knowledge of petroleum analytical and/or environmental testing.
General knowledge of refinery processes, products, etc.
Quality Management or Management Systems Training; RC 14001.
LIMS system, FAMIS, Ariba and Performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

Requires a high level of leadership competence and the ability to address and resolve personnel issues effectively.
Manages the overall operation of the Laboratory personnel including goal setting and personnel development
Ensures the quality of raw materials, intermediate products and finished products by performing chemical and physical analysis
Understands, performs and troubleshoots all laboratory testing methods
Manages sample loads and laboratory staff, training and coordinating the work of chemists and technicians to provide high quality laboratory services, product quality coordination, technical service and all analytical testing to both internal and external customers
Manages the continual development of QA/QC (i.e., training, equipment, etc.) for all products produced at the plant
Develops and manages laboratory budget including capital and expense items
Manages preventative and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment
Responsible for lab building and peripheral support areas assigned to lab
Responsible for release/approval for shipments, and certification that all Sunoco and customer specifications are met
May be responsible for maintaining and enforcing company ISO requirements and philosophy throughout the production lab to demonstrate conformance to ISO-9001 and RC14001 certifications, as well as environmental testing in accordance with ODEQ; and compliance with EPA Anti-dumping and Tier II Sulfur Regulations
Assist refinery troubleshooting efforts from a laboratory perspective
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.