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SCADA Programming Technician

HF Sinclair

Job Location:

Artesia, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a SCADA Programming Technician. This position is open to Artesia NM or Casper WY. This position conducts mid to high level hardware/software field assignments for the Pipeline/Terminal SCADA department under minimal supervision. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Job Duties

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

Develops and designs control systems for pipeline/terminal control
Programs PLCs for the design and implementation of windows based software
Maintains and programs PLCs and field HMIs
Designs and sets up network structures for field communication
Conducts communication testing for field sites
Develops system application specifications utilizing business knowledge and tests developed programs to ensure proper functionality and implementation
Establishes processes to resolve problems and provides top tier support to system operators and field personnel on the use of field SCADA systems
Develops and maintains system documentation and documents current field site network configuration and user requirements
Provides Communication (SAT) PLC Programming Wonderware and/or ClearSCADA software maintenance and the upkeep of field server and data
Relocates technical equipment to and from an assigned location
Work with all departments and 3rdparty companies concerning SCADA
Assist I&E group with troubleshooting field issues

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

Experience

A minimum of three years of on-the-job experience is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Control operations experience is preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of an Associates Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Telecommunications or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Telecommunications or related field is preferred.

Required Skills

Mid-level knowledge of PLC programming VSAT communication Networking and HMI displays. Good organizational time-management ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbally and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience with GE PLCs Allen Bradley PLCs Wonderware Intouch Software Clear SCADA Software and Proficy Machine addition.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May manage contractors and supplier representatives and direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Work Conditions

Office and field based with up to 50% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery warehouse/plant environment out-of-doors environment and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals pressure vessels tanks rotating equipment loud noises vibrations working in confined spaces and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures including outdoors 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 talking or hearing making visual inspections ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential valid state drivers license and proof of insurance perceiving color differences and wearing personal protective equipment (beards not permitted). Job conditions may require standing walking sitting twisting stooping crouching kneeling making precise hand and finger movements reaching or grasping lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs climbing up to 20ft and strenuous physical activity.

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.

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HF Sinclair

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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