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PEI Engineer

HF Sinclair


Job Location:

Anacortes, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 94800 - 94800
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Basic Function
Conducts engineering assignments for the Engineering Department working independently and acting as resource and lead position for less experienced personnel.
Job Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)
  • Reviewing the design requirements and specifications for all vessel & piping repairs in accordance with applicable codes & standards
  • Calculating renewal thicknesses for equipment or equipment components on an as-needed basis.
  • Assisting in the evaluation of remaining life when requested.
  • Reviews and approves temporary repairs in accordance with ASME PCC-2 and other standards
  • Conducting and/or over viewing pressure vessel re-rates in accordance with the applicable code of construction and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Conducting and/or over viewing vessel alterations to ensure that they are performed in accordance with the NBIC and/or API 510 and PEI standards.
  • Performing stress analyses on piping and pressure equipment on an as-needed basis and documenting the analyses.
  • Performing calculations on an as-needed basis to verify compliance of vessels without Code papers or a Code stamp with the ASME Code as allowed by the jurisdiction.
  • Performing/reviewing advanced assessments of pressure equipment and piping for Fitness for Service in accordance with API 579.
  • Participating as needed in leak meetings as described in Standing Instruction PSIF008.
  • Provides technical assurance for hot taps and may lead hot tap package development.
  • Participates in safety design and operability reviews for new projects that affect Pressure Equipment.
  • Pressure relief valve oversight responsibilities per PSIF006.
  • Reviewing project additions unit modifications and process changes to ensure integrity of pressure-retaining equipment.
  • Approving the purchase of new relief devices including rupture disks.
  • Reviewing and approving proposals to change PRV settings; providing the PRV Shop with instructions for making changes to PRVs.
  • Maintaining the PRV repair VR QA/QC manual.
  • Keeping abreast of problems experienced in industry. Working with the PEI manager as necessary to define action plans.
  • The location focal point for the interpretation of codes and company standards related to pressure-retaining equipment. Provides feedback to HF Sinclair corporate where revisions to DEPs are needed.
  • Provide engineering support to turnaround planning execution and post-turnaround startup.
  • Provide bolting gasket and flange specifications.
    • May act as a mentor to other engineers depending on experience level
    • Tracks performance measures and recommends parameters to ensure integrity of pressure-retaining equipment
    • Support and optimize refinery operations or maintenance activities with troubleshooting skills
    • Provides mechanical review for all new existing and revamped equipment and facilities to ensure consistency with applicable design standards such as API ASME NFPA ANSI OSHA etc.
    • Startup assistance as needed after turnarounds or outages
    • Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems within area of expertise.
    • Recommends and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations equipment utilization and related matters
    • Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion.
Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in mechanical engineering related to refinery pressure-containing equipment design inspection and repair.

Preferred Experience
Professional Engineer registration refinery or petrochemical industry experience some or all of FCC CCR Alky Sulfur unit Delayed Coking Lubes Processing and hydro-treating experience for Chemical discipline depending on assignment are all preferred.
Education Level
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in engineering discipline is required.
Required Skills
Technical expert in area of specialty. Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically. Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbal communication advanced reading and writing skills with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility
May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.
Work Conditions
Office and plant based with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery warehouse/plant environment and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals pressure vessels tanks rotating equipment wet and/or oil contaminated conditions at both below grade and elevated positions and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures weather and varying road conditions.
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 and/or carrying up to 50 lbs climbing up to 200 ft perceiving color differences required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted) ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essentialvalid state drivers license and proof of insurance 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 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 1750 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 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.
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.

Salary Range: The salary range includes the minimum midpoint and maximum base salary values. A candidates offer can vary depending on differentiating factors including but not limited to education training or experience.

This position has a salary minimum of$94800.00and maximum of$206200.00.


Required Experience:

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An independent petroleum refiner in the United States with operations throughout the mid-continent, southwestern and Rocky Mountain regions. Subsidiaries of HollyFrontier produce and market gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, heavy products and specialty lubricant products. Additiona ... View more

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