Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Anacortes, WA is seeking an Environmental Manager. The Environmental Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective and efficient Environmental organization.

As a member of the Refinery Extended Leadership Team (ELT), is responsible to work collaboratively with other ELT members to develop and implement business plans and meet refinery performance goals. Key focus is management and performance of the Environmental organization. This includes proactively planning for potential environmental compliance issues associated with planned refinery activities and appropriately prioritizing environmental compliance risks associated with upsets and other emergent issues across the site. Responsible for ensuring contractor field activities are aligned with and performed in compliance with the site’s environmental policies and procedures.

Knowledgeable of management systems approach and able to lead the continuous improvement of environmental management systems. Responsible to coach constructively for performance improvement across all departments and levels of the refinery with respect to Environmental processes and policies.Act as a change-agent to implement new programs to meet corporate requirements and improve existing systems to increase the overall effectiveness of the department. Actively participate in the HF Sinclair Environmental Managers’ Network, sharing PSR-specific information with the Network and assisting the HFS Environmental Director and other Network members in developing and advancing fleet-wide programs, policies and best practices.

Job Duties

• Champions the Company’s Environmental policies and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Demonstrates a commitment to the One HF Sinclair Cultural Values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and the other Engineering disciplines to ensure that HSSE requirements are clearly understood and conveyed throughout the organization
• Reviews new projects for permit requirements and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Oversees the preparation and submissions of permit applications for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment
• Communicates with local, state and federal regulators regarding refinery specific environmental issues and responds to agency information requests
• Evaluates new environmental regulations and their impact on the refinery and implements those programs necessary to comply with the regulations
• Directs and coordinates overall environmental and land management programs for the refinery
• Provides for the continual evaluation of refinery programs, procedures and policies to ensure the prevention of environmental incidents
• Recommends new projects or modifications to existing facilities to resolve environmental issues and ensure compliance with new regulations
• Ensures that effective environmental compliance training programs are developed and implemented including those programs necessary to comply with Washington Department of Ecology and Federal EPA and USCG requirements
• Coordinates Environmental programs and reporting requirements with corporate offices
• Member of Refinery Extended Leadership Team
• Develop and manage Environmental Department budget
• Support EOC/Incident Command System (ICS)
• Interface with community members when dealing with complaint issues and emergency situations
• Participates on refinery association committees for regulatory negotiation purposes

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 8 years of related experience is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, or a related discipline is required.

Required Skills

Lead and direct the work of others – typically Supervisors and senior individual contributors. Proficient with spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications; advanced knowledge of laws, pronouncements and regulations pertaining to environmental permitting and operations; excellent planning, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, public presentation, analytical skills. Ability to effectively engage with others through both written and verbal communication. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Responsible for the supervision of approximately five employees.

Work Conditions

Office based with up to 20% 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, and rotating equipment. Subject to all weather varying road conditions.

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 ("HF Sinclair"), 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 in 19 states 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 1,300 Sinclair 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. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

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.