HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Senior Leak Detection Engineer. This position conducts advanced Leak Detection and Hydraulic Engineering assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision serving as a subject matter expert in pipeline leak detection surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling. Maintains computer-based transient model leak detection systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. Performs steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis surge pressure evaluations and waterhammer mitigation design to support safe and efficient pipeline operations.
Job Duties
Maintains and configures the leak detection software models for pipeline leak detection
Troubleshoots and supports pipeline hydraulic operations
Performs surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling to evaluate pressure wave propagation waterhammer effects and pump start/stop scenarios; develops mitigation strategies including surge relief valve sizing and pipeline pressure rating assessments
Develops and maintains steady-state and dynamic hydraulic models to support pipeline capacity studies drag-reducing agent (DRA) optimization and operational feasibility assessments for contingency scenarios
Participates in the development of specifications and recommendations for process control applications
Configures software to support new functionality as well as participating installation and operation activities
Provides support on matters requiring immediate diagnostic response on critical system outages
Partners with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine assets and prioritization
Monitors and tunes the software leak detection models
Assists in ensuring the leak detection and rupture detection systems meet all applicable regulations
Maintains a dashboard with KPIs on the leak detection system performance
Partners with engineers and management to implement API 1175
Administers and leverages data historian platforms (e.g. OSIsoft PI Seeq) to retrieve trend and analyze pipeline operational data in support of leak detection and hydraulic performance evaluations
Trains Control Room personnel on the leak detection system and pipeline hydraulics
Gathers analyzes interprets acts upon and disseminates pertinent data from the SCADA system pipeline leak detection system and data historians
Maintains other SCADA-related layered apps as needed
Accepts after hour calls
Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience
A minimum of seven years of job-related experience is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience in pipeline modeling SCADA or leak detection processes. Experience with transient hydraulic simulation and surge analysis tools (e.g. AFT Impulse PIPESIM SPS or equivalent) is highly preferred. Familiarity with waterhammer mitigation design pump station hydraulics and pipeline pressure rating evaluations is a plus.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Chemical Petroleum Civil Engineering or a closely related technical field is required.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of pipeline instrumentation and fluid dynamics including steady-state and transient hydraulic principles surge pressure analysis and waterhammer phenomena. Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts with demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex pipeline systems. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook Word and Excel is required. Understanding of pipeline processes SCADA systems and leak detection fundamentals is required. Good reading presentation; ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbal communication and lead training classes. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations advanced level reading and writing skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Proficiency with hydraulic modeling and transient simulation software such as AFT Impulse AFT Fathom PIPESIM SPS or equivalent tools is strongly preferred. Experience with pipeline leak detection platforms (e.g. AVEVA PIM OASys CVB Atmos) and data historian systems (e.g. OSIsoft PI Seeq) is preferred. Familiarity with API RP 1130 API RP 1175 and applicable PHMSA pipeline safety regulations is highly desirable. Experience with SCADA systems control room management and real-time transient modeling (RTTM) is a plus. Knowledge of DRA injection systems pump station hydraulics and pipeline capacity optimization is preferred.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. May lead the work of others coordinate cross-functional project teams and serve as the primary technical authority on leak detection and hydraulic engineering matters within the department.
Work Conditions
Office and Pipeline Control Room environment based with up to 20% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures including outdoors.
Benefits
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 visitTotal Rewards.
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing walking sitting talking or hearing making visual inspections making precise hand and finger movements lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. climbing up to 200 ft. perceive color differences required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted).Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting stooping crouching kneeling reaching or grasping.
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 1500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the 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.
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Basic Function HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Senior Leak Detection Engineer. This position conducts advanced Leak Detection and Hydraulic Engineering assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision serving as a subject matter expert in pipeline leak detection surge analysis...
Basic Function
HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Senior Leak Detection Engineer. This position conducts advanced Leak Detection and Hydraulic Engineering assignments for the Engineering Department under limited supervision serving as a subject matter expert in pipeline leak detection surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling. Maintains computer-based transient model leak detection systems and pipeline simulation systems for liquid petroleum pipelines. Performs steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis surge pressure evaluations and waterhammer mitigation design to support safe and efficient pipeline operations.
Job Duties
Maintains and configures the leak detection software models for pipeline leak detection
Troubleshoots and supports pipeline hydraulic operations
Performs surge analysis and transient hydraulic modeling to evaluate pressure wave propagation waterhammer effects and pump start/stop scenarios; develops mitigation strategies including surge relief valve sizing and pipeline pressure rating assessments
Develops and maintains steady-state and dynamic hydraulic models to support pipeline capacity studies drag-reducing agent (DRA) optimization and operational feasibility assessments for contingency scenarios
Participates in the development of specifications and recommendations for process control applications
Configures software to support new functionality as well as participating installation and operation activities
Provides support on matters requiring immediate diagnostic response on critical system outages
Partners with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine assets and prioritization
Monitors and tunes the software leak detection models
Assists in ensuring the leak detection and rupture detection systems meet all applicable regulations
Maintains a dashboard with KPIs on the leak detection system performance
Partners with engineers and management to implement API 1175
Administers and leverages data historian platforms (e.g. OSIsoft PI Seeq) to retrieve trend and analyze pipeline operational data in support of leak detection and hydraulic performance evaluations
Trains Control Room personnel on the leak detection system and pipeline hydraulics
Gathers analyzes interprets acts upon and disseminates pertinent data from the SCADA system pipeline leak detection system and data historians
Maintains other SCADA-related layered apps as needed
Accepts after hour calls
Interfaces with operation departments to communicate and define their role in compliance efforts
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience
A minimum of seven years of job-related experience is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience in pipeline modeling SCADA or leak detection processes. Experience with transient hydraulic simulation and surge analysis tools (e.g. AFT Impulse PIPESIM SPS or equivalent) is highly preferred. Familiarity with waterhammer mitigation design pump station hydraulics and pipeline pressure rating evaluations is a plus.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Chemical Petroleum Civil Engineering or a closely related technical field is required.
Required Skills
Strong understanding of pipeline instrumentation and fluid dynamics including steady-state and transient hydraulic principles surge pressure analysis and waterhammer phenomena. Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts with demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex pipeline systems. Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook Word and Excel is required. Understanding of pipeline processes SCADA systems and leak detection fundamentals is required. Good reading presentation; ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbal communication and lead training classes. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations advanced level reading and writing skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Proficiency with hydraulic modeling and transient simulation software such as AFT Impulse AFT Fathom PIPESIM SPS or equivalent tools is strongly preferred. Experience with pipeline leak detection platforms (e.g. AVEVA PIM OASys CVB Atmos) and data historian systems (e.g. OSIsoft PI Seeq) is preferred. Familiarity with API RP 1130 API RP 1175 and applicable PHMSA pipeline safety regulations is highly desirable. Experience with SCADA systems control room management and real-time transient modeling (RTTM) is a plus. Knowledge of DRA injection systems pump station hydraulics and pipeline capacity optimization is preferred.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. May lead the work of others coordinate cross-functional project teams and serve as the primary technical authority on leak detection and hydraulic engineering matters within the department.
Work Conditions
Office and Pipeline Control Room environment based with up to 20% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures including outdoors.
Benefits
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 visitTotal Rewards.
Physical Requirements
Job conditions require standing walking sitting talking or hearing making visual inspections making precise hand and finger movements lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. climbing up to 200 ft. perceive color differences required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted).Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting stooping crouching kneeling reaching or grasping.
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 1500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the 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.
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