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Refinery Maintenance Technician
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Join a Strong, Collaborative Maintenance Team Supporting an Important Refinery in Wyoming

Learn & develop your skills in a role where you will tackle a wide array of challenges -- every day is different!

If you have strong mechanical and pipe fitting abilities combined with an upbeat attitude and the desire to enhance and grow your skills, the role of Refinery Maintenance Technician offers outstanding advantages. You will: If you're not already familiar with Newcastle, it's a close-knit, small town community at the edge of the Black Hills. Every season offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and fishing to skiing and hunting.  

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's business is organized into three primary segments of refining, retail and logistics. We have refining and logistics assets in Hawaii and Wyoming and a retail distribution network in Hawaii. We also own an equity investment in Laramie Energy, LLC, a joint venture entity focused on producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa and Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy.

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

Pictured: Par Pacific has invested over $95 million over the last four years to modernize, expand, and upgrade both refinery and pipeline/logistics operations in Wyoming.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strong general craftsman with oil & gas, plant, mining or similar experience. We will also consider applicants with strong mechanical skills, a good attitude, and the drive and desire to learn who have alternative experience.  Quick question for you - click here

To be a strong fit for the Refinery Maintenance Technician opportunity, you will have:
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Mechanical and pipe fitting skills preferred
  • Forklift certification or the ability to learn and operate forklifts and man lifts
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • A strong commitment to safety policies and procedures
  • Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word & Excel) is a plus
  • Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations and emergencies.     
  • A valid driver's license and insurable driving record
  • The ability to lift 60 pounds
  • 20/40 vision or better, depth perception, full field; the ability to distinguish colors as required to perform duties
In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Flexibility and dependability; the ability to work outside of your assigned shift, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required
  • Solid communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members throughout our organization
  • Strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; the ability to work well with deadlines
  • Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations and emergencies
  • Self-discipline; the ability to work independently and as a strong member of the Maintenance Team
  • Self-motivation
  • A sense of urgency
You will work an assigned shift from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, but you'll need to be flexible and stay when needed to complete a work order. The refinery operates 24/7/365, so you must also be willing to take call outs any day and time, as needed, or even change your shift for a time if the refinery is offline. Historically, this role has enjoyed approximately 10% over time.

The position may be exposed to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, and solvents. You will need to wear personal protective equipment, which we will provide, including safety glasses, flame resistant clothing, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, and a hard hat. We also provide respirators. Additionally, you must have the physical stamina to climb, squat, lift, stand, etc. You will be comfortable with heights and confined spaces.  Quick question for you - click here

 Quick question for you - click here​

Pictured: Another of Par Pacific's operations is the largest and most complex refinery in Hawaii, on Oahu. It's part of an integrated statewide logistics system that includes 8 terminals, 3 barges and 27 miles of pipeline.

The Role

Opportunity Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, as Refinery Maintenance Technician, you will primarily work within the refinery to support operations and keep the facility running at peak performance. We have 40 miles of refined product pipeline serving the refinery which produces high-quality gasoline, distillates, fuel oil diesel, jet fuel and other products. While 95% of the time you will focus on the maintenance needs within the refinery, on occasion, you will also support basic pipeline maintenance, such as changing filters on the line. All of your work will be generated via a work order system. Typically, you will complete two to three work orders each shift.

Daily Responsibilities
You will work the day shift and complete your daily duties in conjunction with another Refinery Maintenance Technician. Daily duties could include, but will not be limited to, cleaning up the plant, fixing leaking or broken pipes, repairing or replacing exchangers, installing or repairing steam and condensate tubing, changing tanks and filters, insulation projects, and painting.  

Specifically, you will:
  • Receive orders from the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Organize your daily schedule to include all preparations for work including permits and JSAs.
  • Maintain assigned work areas, vehicle and/or its equipment in a clean and orderly manner, performing housekeeping chores as required and/or directed.
  • Follow, maintain and adhere to all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
  • Follow all environmental procedures and report all safety and environmental incidents and concerns to your supervisor immediately. 
  • Use your strong mechanical and pipe fitting skills regularly, while doing your job.
  • Strictly follow instructions, policies and procedures.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Par Pacific

Employee Value Proposition
Par Pacific is a growing energy company that provides more opportunity and career growth potential because of our ambition, entrepreneurial mindset, our premier market position, and our integrated business systems.

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.

Autonomy and support
You'll work independently, but you'll share know-how and ideas with the other Pumpers as well as other employees in the organization and out in the field. Help is always just a phone call or email away.

Dynamic environment
Our ongoing strong growth and commitment to continuous improvement mean there is positive change under way. That change can create advancement opportunities for strong performers. We are committed to helping our employees learn and grow. Prove yourself in this role and you could take the next step into an Operator role. The sky is the limit at Par Pacific!

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. If you’re at Par, you’re a driven, creative-thinking, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professional that loves to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in!

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.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; retirement savings plans including a 401k with company match; employee assistance programs; and more. In addition, we provide safety glasses, Nomex flame resistant coveralls, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, hard hats and respirators.

Pictured: Par Pacific's retail operations offer gasoline and other petroleum products in Hawaii under a new local brand, Hele, as well as the Union 76 and Tesoro brands. We operate 91 stores on five islands.

Keys to Success

To find success in this role, you will be accountable for your work. You will ensure it is done correctly the first time, always be acutely aware of safety as your top priority, and take good care of the equipment you use. Time management and your ability to stay organized will be important. 

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Refinery Maintenance Technician, you will:
  • Be flexible and maintain a "can-do" attitude.
  • Achieve goals independently but also contribute as a team player.
  • Deliver results and operational excellence by planning, organizing and owning your work assignments.
  • Build solid interpersonal relationships by relating well to others, communicating effectively, bringing a collaborative approach and influencing others as appropriate.
  • Make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
  • Dedicate yourself to learning the areas where you may have knowledge or skills gaps.
Pictured: Par Pacific is a major investor in Laramie Energy, LLC, a Denver based company focused on developing unconventional oil and gas reserves within the U.S. Rockies.

About Newcastle

Western Gateway to the Black Hills

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. You'll work in Newcastle, the county seat of Weston County, which offers the neighborly culture you'd expect in a small town. We're proud of our great schools, low cost of living, and even lower cost of housing. The downtown historic district is listed with the National Registry of Historic Places, and it helps preserve the Western culture that residents love.

If you love the outdoor life, there aren't too many places to beat Newcastle. The town sits between Black Hills National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland. And you don't have to go that far to get into the wild. Outdoor recreation includes fishing, golf, hiking and camping, caves and cave tours, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, rock and ice climbing, and more.

There are great walking trails that encompass historic sites as well as wildlife viewing. There's a beautiful new aquatic center (indoors, of course), seasonal rodeos, museums and more here in town. If you don't mind driving a bit, you can make a day trip to see Mt. Rushmore or the Crazy Horse Memorial, or view dinosaur fossils at the Museum at Black Hills Institute. Just about any direction you head, there are scenic highways and byways.

Newcastle restaurants range from a good old-fashioned diner to Italian to steakhouses. There's plenty of music to be heard, from the Black Hills symphony in Rapid City to the Black Hills Bluegrass festival in Strugs.

Pictured: Newcastle's historic Main Street, as well as a shot of open country on the outskirts.

Join a Strong, Collaborative Maintenance Team Supporting an Important Refinery in Wyoming

Learn & develop your skills in a role where you will tackle a wide array of challenges -- every day is different!

If you have strong mechanical and pipe fitting abilities combined with an upbeat attitude and the desire to enhance and grow your skills, the role of Refinery Maintenance Technician offers outstanding advantages. You will: If you're not already familiar with Newcastle, it's a close-knit, small town community at the edge of the Black Hills. Every season offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and fishing to skiing and hunting.  

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's business is organized into three primary segments of refining, retail and logistics. We have refining and logistics assets in Hawaii and Wyoming and a retail distribution network in Hawaii. We also own an equity investment in Laramie Energy, LLC, a joint venture entity focused on producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa and Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy.

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

Pictured: Par Pacific has invested over $95 million over the last four years to modernize, expand, and upgrade both refinery and pipeline/logistics operations in Wyoming.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will be a strong general craftsman with oil & gas, plant, mining or similar experience. We will also consider applicants with strong mechanical skills, a good attitude, and the drive and desire to learn who have alternative experience.  Quick question for you - click here

To be a strong fit for the Refinery Maintenance Technician opportunity, you will have:
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Mechanical and pipe fitting skills preferred
  • Forklift certification or the ability to learn and operate forklifts and man lifts
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • A strong commitment to safety policies and procedures
  • Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word & Excel) is a plus
  • Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations and emergencies.     
  • A valid driver's license and insurable driving record
  • The ability to lift 60 pounds
  • 20/40 vision or better, depth perception, full field; the ability to distinguish colors as required to perform duties
In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Flexibility and dependability; the ability to work outside of your assigned shift, including weekends, holidays and evenings, as required
  • Solid communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members throughout our organization
  • Strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; the ability to work well with deadlines
  • Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations and emergencies
  • Self-discipline; the ability to work independently and as a strong member of the Maintenance Team
  • Self-motivation
  • A sense of urgency
You will work an assigned shift from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, but you'll need to be flexible and stay when needed to complete a work order. The refinery operates 24/7/365, so you must also be willing to take call outs any day and time, as needed, or even change your shift for a time if the refinery is offline. Historically, this role has enjoyed approximately 10% over time.

The position may be exposed to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, and solvents. You will need to wear personal protective equipment, which we will provide, including safety glasses, flame resistant clothing, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, and a hard hat. We also provide respirators. Additionally, you must have the physical stamina to climb, squat, lift, stand, etc. You will be comfortable with heights and confined spaces.  Quick question for you - click here

 Quick question for you - click here​

Pictured: Another of Par Pacific's operations is the largest and most complex refinery in Hawaii, on Oahu. It's part of an integrated statewide logistics system that includes 8 terminals, 3 barges and 27 miles of pipeline.

The Role

Opportunity Overview
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, as Refinery Maintenance Technician, you will primarily work within the refinery to support operations and keep the facility running at peak performance. We have 40 miles of refined product pipeline serving the refinery which produces high-quality gasoline, distillates, fuel oil diesel, jet fuel and other products. While 95% of the time you will focus on the maintenance needs within the refinery, on occasion, you will also support basic pipeline maintenance, such as changing filters on the line. All of your work will be generated via a work order system. Typically, you will complete two to three work orders each shift.

Daily Responsibilities
You will work the day shift and complete your daily duties in conjunction with another Refinery Maintenance Technician. Daily duties could include, but will not be limited to, cleaning up the plant, fixing leaking or broken pipes, repairing or replacing exchangers, installing or repairing steam and condensate tubing, changing tanks and filters, insulation projects, and painting.  

Specifically, you will:
  • Receive orders from the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Organize your daily schedule to include all preparations for work including permits and JSAs.
  • Maintain assigned work areas, vehicle and/or its equipment in a clean and orderly manner, performing housekeeping chores as required and/or directed.
  • Follow, maintain and adhere to all safety rules, procedures and regulations.
  • Follow all environmental procedures and report all safety and environmental incidents and concerns to your supervisor immediately. 
  • Use your strong mechanical and pipe fitting skills regularly, while doing your job.
  • Strictly follow instructions, policies and procedures.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Why Par Pacific

Employee Value Proposition
Par Pacific is a growing energy company that provides more opportunity and career growth potential because of our ambition, entrepreneurial mindset, our premier market position, and our integrated business systems.

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.

Autonomy and support
You'll work independently, but you'll share know-how and ideas with the other Pumpers as well as other employees in the organization and out in the field. Help is always just a phone call or email away.

Dynamic environment
Our ongoing strong growth and commitment to continuous improvement mean there is positive change under way. That change can create advancement opportunities for strong performers. We are committed to helping our employees learn and grow. Prove yourself in this role and you could take the next step into an Operator role. The sky is the limit at Par Pacific!

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. If you’re at Par, you’re a driven, creative-thinking, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professional that loves to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in!

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.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; retirement savings plans including a 401k with company match; employee assistance programs; and more. In addition, we provide safety glasses, Nomex flame resistant coveralls, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, hard hats and respirators.

Pictured: Par Pacific's retail operations offer gasoline and other petroleum products in Hawaii under a new local brand, Hele, as well as the Union 76 and Tesoro brands. We operate 91 stores on five islands.

Keys to Success

To find success in this role, you will be accountable for your work. You will ensure it is done correctly the first time, always be acutely aware of safety as your top priority, and take good care of the equipment you use. Time management and your ability to stay organized will be important. 

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Refinery Maintenance Technician, you will:
  • Be flexible and maintain a "can-do" attitude.
  • Achieve goals independently but also contribute as a team player.
  • Deliver results and operational excellence by planning, organizing and owning your work assignments.
  • Build solid interpersonal relationships by relating well to others, communicating effectively, bringing a collaborative approach and influencing others as appropriate.
  • Make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
  • Dedicate yourself to learning the areas where you may have knowledge or skills gaps.
Pictured: Par Pacific is a major investor in Laramie Energy, LLC, a Denver based company focused on developing unconventional oil and gas reserves within the U.S. Rockies.

About Newcastle

Western Gateway to the Black Hills

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. You'll work in Newcastle, the county seat of Weston County, which offers the neighborly culture you'd expect in a small town. We're proud of our great schools, low cost of living, and even lower cost of housing. The downtown historic district is listed with the National Registry of Historic Places, and it helps preserve the Western culture that residents love.

If you love the outdoor life, there aren't too many places to beat Newcastle. The town sits between Black Hills National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland. And you don't have to go that far to get into the wild. Outdoor recreation includes fishing, golf, hiking and camping, caves and cave tours, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, rock and ice climbing, and more.

There are great walking trails that encompass historic sites as well as wildlife viewing. There's a beautiful new aquatic center (indoors, of course), seasonal rodeos, museums and more here in town. If you don't mind driving a bit, you can make a day trip to see Mt. Rushmore or the Crazy Horse Memorial, or view dinosaur fossils at the Museum at Black Hills Institute. Just about any direction you head, there are scenic highways and byways.

Newcastle restaurants range from a good old-fashioned diner to Italian to steakhouses. There's plenty of music to be heard, from the Black Hills symphony in Rapid City to the Black Hills Bluegrass festival in Strugs.

Pictured: Newcastle's historic Main Street, as well as a shot of open country on the outskirts.
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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