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Rotating Reliability Engineer

HF Sinclair · El Dorado, KS

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
5 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at HF Sinclair (chemicals) in El Dorado, KS.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Kansas: typical posted base $104k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 17 reliability engineer openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 16 other live reliability postings in Kansas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 53%
  • ✓ Team leadership 53%
  • EHS / safety 35%

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Job Duties

  • ◆Evaluates equipment performance and provides equipment reliability improvement recommendations by using RCM analysis. Assist Maintenance with troubleshooting rotating equipment problems in the field.
  • ◆Champion the rotating machinery bad actor program. Develop and/or assist in the strategies for the resolution of bad actors. Interfaces with equipment suppliers on retrofits or upgrades.
  • ◆Setup and audit Equipment Health and Performance Monitoring and Protection programs, both automated and manual. Ensure programs meet Industry Standards and Best Practices. Modify programs and update IOWs, CODs, SOLs, Alarm and Trip Set Points, with defined action steps, based on non-conformances and gaps found during operation and maintenance activities.
  • ◆Participate in Site Risk Register & PHA reviews and provide assistance on identifying and risk ranking Rotating Equipment threats.
  • ◆Investigates equipment problems and failures for root causes and provides engineering recommendations for resolution including economic impacts of various alternatives.
  • ◆Assist capital projects group as needed with Rotating Equipment design and specifications review (asset selection, materials, installation plans, testing requirements, critical spare parts, etc.)
  • ◆Assist maintenance & turnaround planners to develop repair work scopes for major machinery components for equipment repaired in house, equipment sent out for repair, and equipment repaired during turnarounds. Assist maintenance personnel with the development and updating of asset specific rotating repair procedures.
  • ◆Uses SAP to update equipment repair histories, provide technical data updates, and input necessary changes to equipment bill of materials.
  • ◆Assist area trainers with operating procedures for critical & special purpose rotating equipment and training documentation for operators
  • ◆Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery.

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

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive work experience in rotating engineering is required. Emphasis on rotating equipment experience, knowledge, and insight. Reliability engineering experience, root cause failure analysis, RCM analysis, and cause mapping experience is highly desired.

Preffered Experience

Experience in refinery or petrochemical industry, some or all of FCC, HF Alky, Crude & Vacuum, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, and hydro-treating experience are all preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering 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 rotating engineering, such as API and ASME. Demonstrate effective organizational ability. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn and apply engineering principles and methods, spatial and form perception and facility with mathematics required. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 10% 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 visit Total Rewards .

Physical

Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, lifting 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 are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state driver's license and proof of insurance required. Job conditions may require making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

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Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Rotating Reliability Engineer in El Dorado,KS. This position conducts engineering studies and makes recommendations to improve the reliability of refinery equipment. Conducts investigations of equipment problems and failures (RCFA), makes recommendations to prevent future problems, expedites the planned and unplanned repairs of equipment, trains employees in machine use and lubrication to increase reliability. Provides overall refinery support of Reliability Programs for Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Critical Equipment Monitoring, Lubrication, application of API standards, and development of appropriate repair standards. This individual will directly interface and coordinate machinery activities with safety, maintenance, project and process personnel as well as contractors.

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, In

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