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HF Sinclair

Refinery Planning Optimizer

El Dorado, KS · On-site

In this role, you will conduct complex oil flow planning, scheduling, optimization, economic ... Work Conditions Primarily office based, but some field presence required at times. Petroleum ...

HF Sinclair

Refinery Planning Optimizer

El Dorado, KS · On-site

In this role, you will conduct complex oil flow planning, scheduling, optimization, economic ... Work Conditions Primarily office based, but some field presence required at times. Petroleum ...

Noor Staffing Group

Senior Crew Chief

Wichita, KS

$35 - $40/hr

Yes OVERVIEW Noor Staffing Group is placing a Senior Crew Chief for a leading engineering and land surveying firm operating across the Oil & Gas sector. In this field-facing, hands-on role, you will ...

Addison Group

I&E Technician

Wichita, KS · On-site

Strong understanding of oil & gas measurement practices (critical requirement) * Ability to work independently and solve complex technical issues in the field Additional Details: * This is an ...

Addison Group

I&E Technician

Wichita, KS

Strong understanding of oil & gas measurement practices (critical requirement) * Ability to work independently and solve complex technical issues in the field Additional Details: * This is an ...

Addison Group

I&E Technician

Wichita, KS · On-site

Strong understanding of oil & gas measurement practices (critical requirement) * Ability to work independently and solve complex technical issues in the field Additional Details: * This is an ...

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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Electrical Designer-KPE

Lenexa, KS · On-site +1

$73/hr

... oil & gas, and chemical industries. This opportunity offers long-term potential supporting full ... Act as a field resource assisting construction teams with field resolution issues * Ensure designs ...

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Spirit AeroSystems

Overhead Crane

Wichita, KS · On-site

$26.50 - $33.50/hr

Working from heights, Working Around Heavy Equipment, Oil Field. * Heavy equipment experience: Skid steer, Fork Lift, Backhoe, Tractor, Bull Dozer, Excavator, Directional Boring, Pulling Units.

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How much do oil fields jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil fields in Kansas is $13.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $15.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oil Field Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Field Worker, you need physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with drilling equipment, heavy machinery, and adherence to OSHA safety standards or HAZWOPER certification are often required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills set outstanding workers apart in challenging environments. These abilities are critical for maintaining safety, efficiency, and productivity in demanding oil field operations.

What are some common challenges faced by workers in oil field roles, and how can they be addressed?

Oil field workers often encounter challenges such as physically demanding tasks, exposure to harsh weather conditions, and strict safety protocols. Adapting to long shifts and remote locations can also be difficult for some individuals. To address these challenges, it's important to maintain good physical fitness, strictly follow safety guidelines, and develop strong teamwork skills, as most tasks require close collaboration with others on site. Many companies also offer training and support programs to help employees adjust and advance in their careers.

What are oil field jobs?

Oil field jobs refer to a variety of roles involved in the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and gas from underground reservoirs. These positions can include drilling engineers, rig operators, geologists, roughnecks, and support staff. Working in oil fields often requires physical labor, long hours, and sometimes living in remote locations, but these roles can offer competitive pay and opportunities for advancement. Safety training and adherence to strict regulations are also important aspects of working in this industry.

What is the difference between Oil Fields vs Oil Rig Workers?

AspectOil FieldsOil Rig Workers
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications required; technical training may be providedOften require safety certifications and technical training
Work EnvironmentLarge areas with multiple facilities, including drilling sites, processing plants, and storageOnboard offshore or onshore drilling rigs, often in remote locations
Employer & Industry UsageRefers to the entire oil extraction area or regionRefers to personnel working directly on drilling rigs

Oil Fields encompass the broader geographic areas where oil extraction occurs, including multiple facilities and infrastructure. Oil Rig Workers are the personnel operating on drilling rigs within these fields. While oil fields refer to the location, oil rig workers are the individuals performing the drilling operations. Both are integral to oil production but differ in scope and role.

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Infographic showing various Oil Fields job openings in Kansas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,054 per year, or $14 per hour.

Refinery Planning Optimizer

HollyFrontier

El Dorado, KS

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Refinery Planning Optimizer based in El Dorado, KS. In this role, you will conduct complex oil flow planning, scheduling, optimization, economic analysis, and transportation assignments related to the El Dorado refinery operation under minimal supervision.

Job Duties
  • Interacts with Operations, Process Engineering, Commercial, and Turnaround teams regularly to discuss optimization opportunities.
  • Issues the day-to-day instructions to the refinery team and is a resource when questions arise.
  • Manages the daily optimization activities to ensure the refinery is operating at plan feed rates and quality targets to maximize profit.
  • Interacts with the Crude Supply, Marketing, Heavy Oils Marketing, and Optimization Commercial teams. Maintains good working relationships with all Commercial teams.
  • Manages intermediate feedstock inventories to stay within operating envelope and oil flow plans.
  • Participates in daily/weekly teleconferences for products and feedstocks optimizations and provides ad-hoc analysis for real-time decision making.
  • Coordinates with Midstream to ensure tank maintenance plans mesh well with refinery oil flow and maintenance event schedules.
  • Coordinates and implements corrective actions and adjusts oil flow plan to mitigate impact of unplanned events.
  • Uses the LP model to update the monthly plan with weekly price updates and reports any shift in economic incentives for products and crude oil grades.
  • Uses the LP model to develop the monthly production forecast (MPF) that is used to set up the monthly product pipeline schedules.
  • Uses the LP model to develop the monthly oil flow plan and meets with RLT for review and approval. Communicates the monthly oil flow plan to individuals and teams throughout the organization.
  • Communicates with Operations regarding planned maintenance activities and adjusts operating conditions as needed to accommodate taking equipment off-line planned work.
  • Works with the Economics and Planning team to determine lost profit opportunity (LPO) estimates for current refinery events and monthly reporting purposes.
  • Uses the LP model to determine unit rate valuations each month and reports out to the organization.
  • Uses the LP model to determine gasoline blend values used to determine quality giveaway each month.
  • Participates in meetings with the Operations Business Teams.
  • Maintains the refinery outage and turnaround schedule.
  • Works with Operations to develop oil flow plans for planned outages and turnarounds and communicates the plan with the refinery team.
  • Backs up the Blending Specialist as needed.
  • Occasionally requires off-hours support to operations, Commercial, and third party companies.

     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 5 years of on-the-job experience in refinery operations, process engineering, or other relevant experience is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience (in lieu of a four year degree), is required.

Required Skills
  • Understands supply chain economics and refining processes.
  • Knowledge of petroleum qualities and lab testing methods is beneficial.
  • Ability to provide clear direction to multiple parties regarding feasibility while keeping economic considerations in the forefront.
  • Capability to work on multiple issues in parallel and make decisions with incomplete information.
  • Resilient under pressure.
  • This position is on the front line guiding the site to meet customer commitments and maximize margin.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products and ability to learn to use other relevant software (Petro, Spiral Software, BLEND).
  • Strong communication skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to foster strong teamwork and maintain good working relationships with multiple teams throughout the organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None required.

Work Conditions

Primarily office based, but some field presence required at times. Petroleum refinery, and plant environment including but not limited chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks and rotating equipment. Subject to all 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 visit Total Rewards.
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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