Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering

HF Sinclair•El Dorado, KS

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Supervisor, Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering to oversee departmental requirements specific to Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineering. This role involves supervising and developing reliability engineers responsible for fixed equipment, partnering with the Inspection Superintendent on the fixed equipment reliability strategy, and ensuring mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance. The position leads corrosion management programs, provides technical authority for equipment repair and replacement, and drives continuous improvement in equipment reliability through failure analysis and trend monitoring. Collaboration with various departments is key for planning and executing repairs, turnarounds, and projects. The role also includes managing technical standards, recommending reliability-driven projects, monitoring key metrics, and ensuring contractor work meets requirements, all while promoting a strong safety and integrity culture.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years refining or related experience is required.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others – typically individual contributors.
Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically and to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential.
Knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software.
Proven leadership skills in coaching employees and management skills in scheduling, budgeting, and manpower requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal communication.
Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline.
Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Valid State driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop reliability engineers responsible for fixed equipment including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, tanks, furnaces, and associated components.
Partner with Inspection Superintendent to own the fixed equipment reliability strategy, ensuring alignment with site reliability goals, asset management standards, and business priorities.
Ensure mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, NBIC, OSHA, EPA), including inspection programs, documentation, and audits.
Lead corrosion management programs, including damage mechanism identification, fitness‑for‑service evaluations, and mitigation strategies.
Support Inspection Superintendent in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and inspection strategies.
Provide technical authority and decision‑making for fixed equipment repair, alteration, rerating, and replacement, including review and approval of engineering evaluations and recommendations.
Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability by analyzing failures, performance trends, and inspection findings to reduce unplanned outages, extend asset life, and improve availability.
Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) for fixed equipment incidents or chronic reliability issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.
Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Projects, and Safety to plan and execute repairs, turnarounds, and capital projects while minimizing operational risk.
Support turnaround and outage planning by identifying scope, developing inspection and repair plans, prioritizing work, and providing on‑site technical support as needed.
Manage technical standards, procedures, and best practices related to fixed equipment reliability and mechanical integrity.
Recommend and justify reliability‑driven capital and expense projects based on risk, lifecycle cost, and business impact.
Monitor and report key reliability and integrity metrics, using data to guide decision‑making and communicate risk and performance to leadership.
Ensure contractor and vendor work meets engineering, quality, and safety requirements, including review of designs, calculations, and work execution.
Promote a strong safety and integrity culture, ensuring that equipment reliability decisions prioritize personnel safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence.
May provide Unit Startup assistance for existing as well as new facilities, and perform economic analysis and fill ROI reports for capital upgrades depending on assignment.
Manages business relationship with vendor(s).
Provides turnaround support including pre-turnaround recommendations, post-turnaround establishment of baseline data, inspection, and procedure modification.
Coordinates refinery energy conservation efforts.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.