Safety and Risk Manager

Company: HFSinclair
Location: Artesia
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

HF Sinclair is seeking a Safety and Risk Manager in Artesia ,NM who will be responsible to oversees and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety laws and regulations, safety program(s) and training. Directs and continuously improves plant-wide safety programs to ensure compliance, low accident rates, and a safe work environment. Job Duties Ensures site compliance with all OSHA and other regulatory standards Ensures effective Injury and Near Miss reporting, investigation of causes, trending and analysis Ensures tracking and closure of Occupational Safety Action Items (e.g. incident investigation action items, audit findings, safety work orders) Drives Workforce Safety Communication Program including injury/near miss trends, investigation findings, safety bulletins, stand-downs, lessons learned, but not limited to Implements Behavioral Based Safety Programs Audits Safe Work Programs and their application in the field including LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, but not limited to Interfaces with HR Department to ensure all required regulatory employee Safety Training is identified and completed and implements additional training beyond compliance as needed to address occupational safety problem areas Ensures Safety Critical Equipment inspection and maintenance programs are in place and effective including fire suppression, supplied air systems, firewater system, but not limited to Obtains Employee Feedback on safety related issues and Safety Culture Assessments Assists Materials Management Group with Contractor Pre-Qualification Prepares and maintains necessary accident and safety records and reports required by the company, associations, and governmental bodies Interfaces with peers in regular Occupational Safety Steering Committee meetings Facilitates periodic Insurance Audits Manages community relations, including acting as liaison with local residents, fire, police and city governments (as required by site) Manages safety expense budget and related capital projects depending on location Ensures effective injury case management, and may supervise the site occupational safety nurse (depending on location) Manages Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Safety Program, and site Emergency Response Program, ensures Emergency Response Team is adequately staffed, trained, and all periodic drills are conducted as required Manages site Security Program and department depending on location, completes vulnerability assessments for security related requirements, and facilitates periodic TSCA audits Develops and implements new site policies and procedures in any area of responsibility when needed, working closely with department managers to ensure effective implementation Develop Safety Leadership Program and Culture Development Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. Experience A minimum of 10 years of job related experience required in refinery manufacturing, health/safety assignments or equivalent is required. Education Level A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Safety, Engineering or related field required. Preferred Education: Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or Professional Engineer preferred. Required Skills Formal and informal leadership skills, ability to influence people outside of direct reporting structure. Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and critical Occupational Safety activity. Working knowledge of Microsoft products. Working knowledge of science, basic refinery operations, maintenance, and engineering practices. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced leadership and interpersonal skills, Technical proficiency and professional competence. Goal oriented and organized. Ability to initiate changes and maintain balance of Business Line customer needs in an environment of governmental regulations. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations. PREFERRED SKILLS: Working knowledge of Incident Investigation (RCA) techniques, and other training focused in areas of responsibility. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility Responsible for the supervision of up to seven employees, and leadership for Occupational Safety across entire plant. Work Conditions Office based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors, driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to the risk of electrical shock. Subject to all temperatures, 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 Physical Requirements Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, climbing up to 25 ft, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted), lifting and/or carrying up to 15lbs, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state drivers license and proof of insurance required, and perceiving color differences. 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.

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