Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Crude Oil Quality Program Manager in Dallas, TX who will be responsible for managing the crude oil assay program for seven refineries, participating in the selection of new crude oils for these refineries, and also monitoring the quality of crude oils over time to determine the impact on refinery economics. Additionally, this position will be responsible for identifying potential projects or alternate routing of crude oils to minimize impacts of contamination occurring during crude oil transportation

Job Duties

• Responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate's skill set and capabilities but can include any or all tasks core to the crude oil quality management of our production facilities
• Participate in the crude selection process by arranging samples, laboratory testing, development of assays, and converting assays to LP-compatible format.
• Manage the crude oil assay database for seven refineries to distinguish between approved and non-approved crudes for each plant.
• Direct the crude oil monitoring program by arranging samples, testing, and providing feedback to the refineries around crude oil quality shifts. Determine when assay updates are required based on this monitoring program.
• Monitor longer-term quality trends to guide the refineries on likely impacts on refinery economics.
• Provide support to refineries as required around possible crude and or feedstock blends that could improve refinery economics.
• Keep assay programs, other software, and spreadsheet tools up-to-date. This includes providing updated software licenses to program users within the company.
• Regularly communicate with the supervisor about work progress, issues, or process improvements.
• Function as a key interface with the crude oil commercial team & the refinery economic and planning team regarding crude oil optimization.
• Participate in the development & implementation of a corporate crude oil selection and MOC process.
• Assure proper programs are in place to validate & value purchased crude oil as well as delivered crude oil.
• Challenge the historical norms and seek to find opportunities to optimize the crude basket for the refining system.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in crude oil selection, quality monitoring, and assay management required. Refining engineering, refining operational experience, laboratory experience, or commercial experience preferred.

Education Level

Minimum undergraduate degree in engineering or chemistry.

Required Skills

Demonstrates strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of refinery operations & commercial related crude oil logistics. Experience with refinery LP modeling software, and crude assay management software (Spiral Assay) preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Fluent in English, oral and written required. Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Ability to adjust the schedule to meet business demands.

Preferred Skill

Experience with engineering software is preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Possibility of having two analysists report to this role in the future.

Work Conditions

Office-based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and driver-based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.