Controls Engineer Midstream

HF Sinclair Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Artesia
Jul 10, 2026
Basic Function Join HF Sinclair Midstream at a pivotal point in our journey to modernize our operations and enhance long-term reliability across the enterprise. As part of the Process Controls Engineering team within Operation's Technical Services, you will work alongside an experienced leadership team known for developing engineers, leaders, and high-performing technical organizations. You will apply your automation & controls engineering expertise to optimize, standardize, and modernize pipeline control systems, truck loading terminals, tank batteries, and related infrastructure. Working with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, and project teams to advance operational excellence, system lifecycle management, and long-term reliability across our midstream operations. This role is designed with a strong emphasis on work-life balance of primarily planned work hours, minimal after-hours support, and no routine on-call expectations. The work location will be one of the following offices: Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; Artesia, NM; Casper, WY; Cheyenne, WY. Job Duties Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end system integration solutions between field devices, PLCs, Terminal Management System (TMS), SCADA, OT applications, communication networks, and business systems. Standardize and improve PLC applications through flexible templates, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices Lead control-focused projects and contribute to major cross-team projects Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope and requirements Develop cost estimates and technical justification that support project evaluation and approval Update technical documentation Oversee control and automation contractors, when utilized Ensure controls scope is delivered safely, on-time, and within budget Apply, maintain, and improve control processes, templates, and reusable libraries Manage change and version control systems Support risk management, commissioning, lifecycle management, cross-functional coordination, and hazardous area considerations Support risk management, Evaluate and identify new technologies, processes, and ideas that enhance efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle ownership of our assets Develop technical documentation including logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, control narratives, and wiring and termination drawings Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion Experience 5+ years of Automation, Controls, or Industrial Systems Engineering experience 5+ years of PLC and HMI development, programming, and deployment experience 2+ years of Midstream Oil & Gas experience Preferred Experience: Working in a project-driven environment delivering Industrial Control System (ICS) solutions Supporting Terminal Management Systems (TMS) used for truck loading Education Level Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related Engineering discipline. Required Skills Development and deployment of integrated control solutions Strong working knowledge of: PLC logic Field HMI applications PLC to SCADA interfaces Technical documentation, schematics, and drawings Investigation and root cause analysis of complex 24x7x365 control system issues across PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation Planning and execution of testing, commissioning, and startup activities Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective cross-functional collaboration and clear technical documentation Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Skills: System lifecycle support and management Development of software and/or scripting solutions supporting system integration Development of operational dashboards and KPIs PID loop tuning and support of advanced control strategies Hands-on instrumentation and field systems experience Working knowledge of ISA, NEC, NFPA, API standards, and similar codes Professional Engineer (PE) license Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors. Work Conditions Office based with up to 25% 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, 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. 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 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. 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. 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.