Right of Way Specialist
Spokane, WA 
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Job Description
Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Right of Way Specialist. This position is open to location. The Right of Way Specialist will acquire and maintain the necessary property rights for the installation, operation, and maintenance of HF Sinclair Midstream's pipeline assets. Leads multiple projects or areas of projects. Investigates and resolves disputes resulting from property trespass, encroachments, and damage claims. Ensures easement documents are captured in right of way database and other document systems.

Job Duties

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

  • Negotiates highly complex easements and agreements on various types of properties
  • Negotiates with external clients and agencies (landowners, government agencies, and legal entities) for new easements, temporary work space, and mitigating encroachments within Company's Rights of Way
  • Collaborates with leaders in the creation and completion of project estimates
  • Compiles and examines documents and information, conducting follow-up, and completing forms to provide support to senior managers and attorneys.
  • Researches, analyzes, and evaluates property rights, property values, and other land related issues
  • Responds to property issues and requests from internal and external customers
  • Advocate for and educate the general public regarding pipeline safety
  • Work closely with landowners and the general public on pipeline related projects and repairs
  • Assist Manager and other departments personnel with corporate projects and initiatives
  • Reviews and prepare documents such as licenses, agreements, easements, permits, and renewals
  • Represents the company as the first point of contact with landowners, local government, and the general public
  • Reviews and manages data in company database relating to rights acquired for placement of company facilities
  • May lead less experience Right of Way Agents
  • Tracks permitting time lines

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from timeto time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of five years related right of way and pipeline operations experience is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's Degree in real estate, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

Required Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop positive relationships with customers, resolve property-related disputes, and to work effectively with team members. Advanced computer skills and knowledge of customized software. Detail oriented. Knowledge of right of way principles, federal, state and other agency permit requirements. Ability to understand and evaluate right of way, easement, and other property-related documents, legal descriptions, and maps. Research, analysis, and evaluation skills in order to gather data on market values and placement of company facilities on property. Advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.

Work Conditions

Office and field based with up to 50% travel by land and air is required. Out-of-door environment and driver based environment, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, and tanks. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

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, lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs, climbing up to 10ft, 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, 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.

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.


HollyFrontier 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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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