Superintendent Laboratory

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Title:

Superintendent Laboratory Date:

May 8, 2026

Location:

El Dorado, KS, US, 67042 Basic Function HF Sinclair in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Superintendent Laboratory . This position d irects key functions of the Refining Laboratory Department, fostering a positive, inclusive work culture while leading high-performing teams to deliver accurate, reproducible, and timely laboratory results. Job Duties Requires a high level of leadership competence and the ability to address and resolve personnel issues effectively. Manages the overall operation of the Laboratory personnel including goal setting and personnel development Ensures the quality of raw materials, intermediate products and finished products by performing chemical and physical analysis Understands, performs and troubleshoots all laboratory testing methods Manages sample loads and laboratory staff, training and coordinating the work of chemists and technicians to provide high quality laboratory services, product quality coordination, technical service and all analytical testing to both internal and external customers Manages the continual development of QA/QC (i.e., training, equipment, etc.) for all products produced at the plant Develops and manages laboratory budget including capital and expense items Manages preventative and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment Responsible for lab building and peripheral support areas assigned to lab Responsible for release/approval for shipments, and certification that all Sunoco and customer specifications are met May be responsible for maintaining and enforcing company ISO requirements and philosophy throughout the production lab to demonstrate conformance to ISO-9001 and RC14001 certifications, as well as environmental testing in accordance with ODEQ; and compliance with EPA Anti-dumping and Tier II Sulfur Regulations Assist refinery troubleshooting efforts from a laboratory perspective Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. Experience A minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience, including five years of supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

Supervisory experience of hourly/shift employees. Education Level Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Engineering or equivalent work experience is required. Required Skills Ability to lead and direct the work of other associates. High level analytical skills; good understanding of statistics and SPC in lab and product context. Familiarity with analytical equipment and information management systems. Computer literate. Strong background in supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication. Intermediate reading and writing skills, and with the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Preferred Skills:

Current knowledge of petroleum analytical and/or environmental testing. General knowledge of refinery processes, products, etc. Quality Management or Management Systems Training;

RC 14001. LIMS

system, FAMIS, Ariba and Performance evaluation. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility Responsible for the supervision of approximately 18 employees. Work Conditions Office based and Lab based with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, and warehouse/plant environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment. Subject to all temperature, weather, and varying road conditions. Required to be on call 24/7. 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, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs, and wearing personal protective equipment. Job conditions may require sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling.

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.

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