Pipeline Integrity Specialist

HF Sinclair Midstream located in Artesia, NM is seeking a Pipeline Integrity Specialist. This position supports continued development and implementation of the Integrity Management Program and conducts mid-level assignments and duties for the Integrity Management Department under limited supervision.

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Collects, integrates and analyzes technical data and information associated with Risk and Integrity Assessments
• Works directly with field personnel to ensure appropriate documentation of assessment results
• Tracks integrity project schedules and status
• Participates in developing Integrity Management solutions and process improvements
• Creates project plans, processes, schedules, cost estimates, and participates in the development, implementation and training of standards, specifications and procedures
• Assists with field projects such as pipeline, tank and facility inspections and assessments which include data collection, coordination of resources and equipment utilization
• Interfaces with all parts of the organization involved with Integrity Management, including vendors and contractors
• May provide training for less experienced personnel as needed

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

A minimum of five years pipeline and facility integrity experience is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in regulatory and inspection requirements associated with pipeline facilities including, terminal assets and above grade storage tanks. Depending on location and assignment, experience in regulatory and Integrity Management requirements of §195.452 and §192 Subpart O. Risk Management, Data Management, and Inspection analysis experience is preferred.

A minimum of an Associates Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent related work experience in lieu of the degree (two years) is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology or Technical discipline is preferred.

Advanced working knowledge of integrity management, design, construction and operation of crude oil, refined products and gas pipelines and facilities. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Effective problem solver and troubleshooter; analytical and abstract thinker and ability to use evaluation techniques. Strong technical and project management, verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Access, Word, Project, Visio. Working knowledge of the design, construction and operation of hydro-carbon facilities. Ability to process information quickly and develop rapport with HollyFrontier employees and contractors. The ability to effectively communicate to others, both written and verbal communication; intermediate reading and writing skills; and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Integrity Management training, Inspection data analysis, and use of data analysis tools. Certifications considered: NACE CP, NACE ICIP, NACE Internal Corrosion, (ASNT UT/MT/PT), (API 653/ API 570/ API 510) are preferred.

May lead the work of others as needed.

Office based with up to 50% travel by land or air is required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant based environment and out-of-doors environment limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 25 lbs, climbing up to 40ft, the ability to wear personal protective equipment in an emergency situation, including a respirator (beards not permitted), the ability to operate and drive company vehicles at standard company insurance rates is essential, valid State driver’s license and proof of insurance, and perceiving color differences. 

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.

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 lubricants and specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to our refineries and the petroleum industry. HF Sinclair markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states and supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,750 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand to more than 350 additional locations throughout the country. HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in New Mexico. 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.