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Project Engineer

HI - Kapolei

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Work on Diverse Refinery Projects for One of Hawaii's Largest Employers -- Whether You're a New Graduate Starting Your Career or a Seasoned Professional

Excellent Compensation, Professional Development, Career Options, Low-Traffic Commute, Free Parking

If you're a new Engineering graduate or have a few years of project experience in a refinery or manufacturing environment, the role of Project Engineer offers some compelling opportunities:

You will expand your skills and experience as you work on an array of diverse projects -- no two days are exactly the same.
We promote employee development through a training budget, educational reimbursement benefit, and other ways. Plus, you'll enjoy the leadership and mentorship of highly experienced engineers.
You will have visibility both internally and externally as you work with groups from Maintenance to Logistics to Operations and beyond, as well as vendors and contractors.
Success in this role could set you up to advance your career in project engineering or another role.
You'll find a positive, collaborative culture at Par Pacific, just one reason we have a high number of long-tenured employees.
Par Pacific is one of the largest employers in Hawaii and is experiencing strong growth here and across the U.S.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to identify, acquire and operate energy and infrastructure companies with attractive competitive positions. We own and operate one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with a 94,000-bpd refinery, a logistics network supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In Wyoming, Par Pacific owns a refinery and associated logistics network in a niche market. Par Pacific also owns 42.3% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a joint venture entity focused on producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa and Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado. In January 2018, Par Petroleum LLC, a subsidiary of Par Pacific Holdings Inc., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 33 Cenex Zip Trip convenience stores in eastern Washington and northwestern Idaho from CHS Inc. The C-Stores are Par Pacific Holdings' first retail assets in the continental United States; we have more than 30 retail outlets in Hawaii. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE MKT under the trading symbol "PARR".

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

Pictured: Par Hawaii operates Hawaii's largest refinery, in Kapolei, the heart of an integrated statewide logistics system that includes 8 terminals, 3 barges and 27 miles of pipeline.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Project Engineer opportunity, you will have:

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (highly preferred), OR Quick question for you - click here
The equivalent combination of education and experience plus three years of design engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
Professional Engineer license is desired.

Skills & Experience

We will consider dedicated and hardworking candidates with a variety of experience levels:
- Entry-level Engineer: A recent Engineering graduate with no previous professional experience.
- Associate-level Engineer: Approximately 5 years of job-relevant engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
- Intermediate-level Engineer: Approximately 7 years of job-relevant engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy including MS Office and MS Project or similar software; AutoCAD is a plus.
Safety conscious and environmentally sensitive.
Strong interpersonal, influencing and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills; the ability to deliver on time and budget.
Professionalism combined with a strong work ethic.
Flexibility and adaptability.

You will work the 9/80 day shift schedule (every other Friday off). In addition, you must be able to work off-hours, especially for emergencies and turnarounds.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

To work as a Project Engineer, you must have the ability to:

Climb towers and vessels to gather data and information and assist in turnaround activities.
Reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb and grasp.
Lift light, medium, and heavy objects.
See with 20/40 vision or better, have depth perception, full field, and the ability to distinguish colors as required to perform duties.
Work in confined spaces such as drums, towers or tanks, and at various heights.

Safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard hats, Nomex, and respirator used when necessary.

The Role

Role Overview
Reporting to the Project Engineer Manager, you will join a team that includes a Senior Project Engineer and Project Specialist. You'll be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously -- typically 5 to 7 of differing sizes -- at our Kapolei refinery, which includes East and West locations a couple of miles apart. The size, value and complexity of your assigned projects will depend on your level of experience, but even at the entry level, you'll be challenged to step into the deep end and take ownership of your responsibilities. At every level, you'll have plenty to learn. Projects can large, such as a multimillion-dollar Diesel Hydrotreater (DHT) project or smaller, such as a tank repair project. Quick question for you - click here

Role Details
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the execution of a variety of engineering projects involving the design, modification, development and maintenance of Refinery and Logistics facilities, while meeting all safety, technical, fiscal and schedule obligations. For each project, you will direct all detail engineering, procurement and construction activities. You will work across the refinery with groups such as Process Engineering, Environmental, Inspection, Reliability, I&E and others on design issues, as well as continuously communicate with Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, construction personnel and vendors regarding project activities and decisions. In everything you do, you'll maintain a strict commitment to safety.

Specifically, you will:

Coordinate the planning, design and estimating of facility improvement projects. Perform economic analysis and generate AFEs for assigned engineering projects.
Coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of the design for approved engineering projects.
Coordinate the activities of piping designers; conduct piping design activities, as needed.
Develop, bid, negotiate and administer the scope of contracts for construction and services related to your assigned projects. Evaluate construction bids and write bid summaries and recommendations based on the cost and quality of each proposal.
Develop specification, list sheets and quotation requests for major equipment. Negotiate with vendor for purchase. Evaluate equipment bids and write bid summaries and recommendations based on cost and technical evaluation of equipment.
Coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of construction activities. Ensure field work is performed efficiently and safely. Coordinate with operations, logistics, maintenance and construction personnel for all field work performed on your assigned projects.
Track and control project expenditures, staying within the limitations of the project budget.
Track and control project schedule, ensuring it stays within the time frame of the AFE.
Comply with and enforce established rules and regulations involving safety and the environment.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons

Broad exposure
Working at Par Pacific is different. Because Par is a smaller energy company, employees have the opportunity to make a great impact on the business and to influence decisions. People truly have amazing careers at Par because they are exposed to all areas of the company and are connected to many of the industry experts.

Stability and longevity
Par is one of the largest companies in Hawaii, and with our strong growth, we have a stable organization. The Kapolei refinery alone has over 200 fulltime employees, and we’re looking for more great team members who want to build a steady career here.

Unique culture
There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- an unorthodox niche player in the energy space that drives operations from production to delivery. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a robust allotment of paid vacation plus paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; educational reimbursement; and more. Employees also get discounts on gasoline.

Opportunistic growth strategy
At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Pictured: Refinery operations support a number of customers, including our own retail operations across five islands. We offer gasoline, other petroleum products and convenience items under the Hele, nomnom and Union 76 brands.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you'll be an expert at balancing multiple responsibilities, multitasking and prioritizing activities in a fast-paced environment. Priorities can shift quickly around here and those who are successful calmly keep the various aspects of their projects moving steadily forward. Excellent organization and follow-through skills will be essential. We can promise you won't be bored -- there will always be something different to do and unique challenges to overcome.

You'll also need to be comfortable working in an environment where you'll be exposed to loud noise, heat, dust, lead, humidity and much more. You'll work on large equipment and it will be important that you are not afraid of heights; likewise, you would work in tight spaces. Safety is a top priority at Par and we look for professionals who are committed to promoting safety throughout every project and assignment.

In addition, to be an outstanding project engineer, you will be:

A hard worker with a positive attitude who's not afraid to try and is committed to ongoing learning.
Able to work effectively with all levels and functional areas of the refinery and logistics.
A strong problem-solver who combines both analytical skills and creativity.
Reliable and action-oriented.

Work on Diverse Refinery Projects for One of Hawaii's Largest Employers -- Whether You're a New Graduate Starting Your Career or a Seasoned Professional

Excellent Compensation, Professional Development, Career Options, Low-Traffic Commute, Free Parking

If you're a new Engineering graduate or have a few years of project experience in a refinery or manufacturing environment, the role of Project Engineer offers some compelling opportunities:

You will expand your skills and experience as you work on an array of diverse projects -- no two days are exactly the same.
We promote employee development through a training budget, educational reimbursement benefit, and other ways. Plus, you'll enjoy the leadership and mentorship of highly experienced engineers.
You will have visibility both internally and externally as you work with groups from Maintenance to Logistics to Operations and beyond, as well as vendors and contractors.
Success in this role could set you up to advance your career in project engineering or another role.
You'll find a positive, collaborative culture at Par Pacific, just one reason we have a high number of long-tenured employees.
Par Pacific is one of the largest employers in Hawaii and is experiencing strong growth here and across the U.S.

The Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (highly preferred), OR Quick question for you - click here
The equivalent combination of education and experience plus three years of design engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
Professional Engineer license is desired.

Skills & Experience

We will consider dedicated and hardworking candidates with a variety of experience levels:
- Entry-level Engineer: A recent Engineering graduate with no previous professional experience.
- Associate-level Engineer: Approximately 5 years of job-relevant engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
- Intermediate-level Engineer: Approximately 7 years of job-relevant engineering experience in a refinery, logistics, and/or manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy including MS Office and MS Project or similar software; AutoCAD is a plus.
Safety conscious and environmentally sensitive.
Strong interpersonal, influencing and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills; the ability to deliver on time and budget.
Professionalism combined with a strong work ethic.
Flexibility and adaptability.

Climb towers and vessels to gather data and information and assist in turnaround activities.
Reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb and grasp.
Lift light, medium, and heavy objects.
See with 20/40 vision or better, have depth perception, full field, and the ability to distinguish colors as required to perform duties.
Work in confined spaces such as drums, towers or tanks, and at various heights.

Safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard hats, Nomex, and respirator used when necessary.

The Role

Specifically, you will:

Coordinate the planning, design and estimating of facility improvement projects. Perform economic analysis and generate AFEs for assigned engineering projects.
Coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of the design for approved engineering projects.
Coordinate the activities of piping designers; conduct piping design activities, as needed.
Develop, bid, negotiate and administer the scope of contracts for construction and services related to your assigned projects. Evaluate construction bids and write bid summaries and recommendations based on the cost and quality of each proposal.
Develop specification, list sheets and quotation requests for major equipment. Negotiate with vendor for purchase. Evaluate equipment bids and write bid summaries and recommendations based on cost and technical evaluation of equipment.
Coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of construction activities. Ensure field work is performed efficiently and safely. Coordinate with operations, logistics, maintenance and construction personnel for all field work performed on your assigned projects.
Track and control project expenditures, staying within the limitations of the project budget.
Track and control project schedule, ensuring it stays within the time frame of the AFE.
Comply with and enforce established rules and regulations involving safety and the environment.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons

Keys to Success

A hard worker with a positive attitude who's not afraid to try and is committed to ongoing learning.
Able to work effectively with all levels and functional areas of the refinery and logistics.
A strong problem-solver who combines both analytical skills and creativity.
Reliable and action-oriented.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at jhill@engage2excel.com.

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