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Spotlight Your Engineering & Project Management Talent as You Take Ownership of Full-Cycle Projects Ranging from Small to Capital

This is a prime opportunity to challenge yourself and continue to build your skills and experience.

This is a prime opportunity to leverage your engineering skills and oil and gas, pipeline and/or terminal experience to take ownership of a role that will provide wide experience and ample opportunities to learn and expand your skills. As Pipeline Engineer, you will support both pipeline and refinery operations through full-cycle project management. We're looking for an engineer with a proactive approach and the drive to own his/her responsibilities. If you have a few years of experience, a go-getter attitude and the runway for growth, we'll teach what you don't already know. Additionally, you will enjoy: This role is located in Newcastle, WY. 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. Quick question for you - click here

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.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Pipeline Engineer opportunity, you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical or Electrical. Quick question for you - click here
  • 3-5 years of project management experience with an oil and gas or transmission company. The ideal candidate will have strong midstream experience.  Quick question for you - click here
  • Knowledge and understanding of DOT 195 compliance requirements
  • Experience in DOT liquid pipeline and terminal design and piping fabrication, pipeline and terminal operations, basic pipeline hydraulics, and tank devices preferred.
  • Ability to read electrical diagrams.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, including strong Excel skills and AutoCAD P&ID; SAP experience is preferred.
  • Ability to manage a project budget and schedule.
  • A strong commitment to safety and environmental guidelines.
  • A valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-discipline and the ability to work independently and as a strong team member.
  • Willingness to take a hands-on approach out in the field.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset.
To meet the basic qualification for this role you must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer for any length of time, without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. Quick question for you - click here

You will typically work a 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. shift, but should be flexible to meet project demands.

The Role

Opportunity Overview
As Pipeline Engineer, you will join a team that supports an extensive logistics network in northeastern Wyoming that includes:
  • 140+ miles of crude oil gathering systems.
  • 40+ miles of refined product pipeline.
  • A 6-mile pipeline connecting a jet fuel terminal in Rapid City to Ellsworth Air Force Base.
The pipelines serve our Wyoming refinery, which produces high-quality gasoline, distillates, fuel oil and other products.

This is a hands-on, project-based engineering role where you will be exposed to every piece of the midstream and work with stakeholders from internal leadership to external, third-party vendors. You will spend approximately 50% of your time in the office and the other 50% out in the field, including local travel to nearby facilities, such as in Rapid City. You will be focused on engineering and the assessment of engineering, work on projects such as station upgrades, ensure we are in compliance with regulations, lead the integrity line inspection, maintain the DOT integrity management process, refinery R&M projects such as PD pump maintenance and working within the Scada system and more.

Role Details
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, as Pipeline Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete project management of liquid pipeline and terminal capital and expense projects. You will support multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule, ensuring that project goals are reached and that all work is done safely and meets all compliance requirements while also being profitable, timely and efficient. You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight and change management. More specifically, you will:
  • Collaborate with affected departments during gated Front-End Loading (Apprise, Select and Define stages where projects are initiated, concepts selected and front-end definitions developed) to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts.
  • Participate in technical reviews to ensure detailed engineering meets corporate engineering standards.
  • Develop project feasibility and economic analysis to determine viability.
  • Prepare decision support packages for review and approval by management.
  • Monitor and control project performance during Project Execution stage to ensure the project meets agreed quality, cost and time parameters in safe and environmentally sound manner. May have contractor oversight. 
  • Collaborate with Project Controls on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management etc.) so that project resources are optimized.
  • Conduct productivity analysis to identify and resolve critical variances so that project can achieve established objectives. 
  • Coordinate with Procurement in development of a contracting plan, including engineering and execution resources. 
  • Identify risk factors and rank as of level of threat posed to project's success during technical and location-oriented risk assessment. Develops and implements risk response plan to monitor and control risks throughout the project lifecycle.  
  • Maintain accurate and current project documentation; develop start-up manuals, operating and emergency response procedures, training materials, etc.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Graphic: Pipeline map.

More Good Reasons

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.

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!

Career growth
This role can open multiple career opportunities within this or other locations. For example, for here, you could step up to a Logistics Manager position. 

Great place to live and work
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. If you love the outdoor life, there aren't too many places to beat Newcastle.

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 compensation, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; retirement savings plans; employee assistance programs; and more. In addition, we provide safety glasses, Nomex flame-resistant coveralls, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, hard hats and respirators as needed.

Keys to Success

Your technical knowledge will be essential, but success will also require outstanding communication skills and big view understanding of how the business works and how your role supports specific and overall business objectives. You'll demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to get out in the field and get dirty, the ability to build relationships and the runway and drive to develop your skills. We'll have project KPIs in place to quantify results.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Pipeline Engineer, you will:
  • Manage multiple activities and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Achieve goals autonomously but also contribute as a team player and interact closely with the Logistics Manager.
  • Deliver results and operational excellence by planning, organizing and owning projects from start to finish.
  • Build solid interpersonal relationships by relating well to others, communicating effectively, bringing a collaborative approach and influencing others as appropriate.
  • Make good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
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.

Spotlight Your Engineering & Project Management Talent as You Take Ownership of Full-Cycle Projects Ranging from Small to Capital

This is a prime opportunity to challenge yourself and continue to build your skills and experience.

This is a prime opportunity to leverage your engineering skills and oil and gas, pipeline and/or terminal experience to take ownership of a role that will provide wide experience and ample opportunities to learn and expand your skills. As Pipeline Engineer, you will support both pipeline and refinery operations through full-cycle project management. We're looking for an engineer with a proactive approach and the drive to own his/her responsibilities. If you have a few years of experience, a go-getter attitude and the runway for growth, we'll teach what you don't already know. Additionally, you will enjoy: This role is located in Newcastle, WY. 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. Quick question for you - click here

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.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for the Pipeline Engineer opportunity, you will have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical or Electrical. Quick question for you - click here
  • 3-5 years of project management experience with an oil and gas or transmission company. The ideal candidate will have strong midstream experience.  Quick question for you - click here
  • Knowledge and understanding of DOT 195 compliance requirements
  • Experience in DOT liquid pipeline and terminal design and piping fabrication, pipeline and terminal operations, basic pipeline hydraulics, and tank devices preferred.
  • Ability to read electrical diagrams.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications, including strong Excel skills and AutoCAD P&ID; SAP experience is preferred.
  • Ability to manage a project budget and schedule.
  • A strong commitment to safety and environmental guidelines.
  • A valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-discipline and the ability to work independently and as a strong team member.
  • Willingness to take a hands-on approach out in the field.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset.
To meet the basic qualification for this role you must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. for any employer for any length of time, without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. Quick question for you - click here

You will typically work a 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. shift, but should be flexible to meet project demands.

The Role

Opportunity Overview
As Pipeline Engineer, you will join a team that supports an extensive logistics network in northeastern Wyoming that includes:
  • 140+ miles of crude oil gathering systems.
  • 40+ miles of refined product pipeline.
  • A 6-mile pipeline connecting a jet fuel terminal in Rapid City to Ellsworth Air Force Base.
The pipelines serve our Wyoming refinery, which produces high-quality gasoline, distillates, fuel oil and other products.

This is a hands-on, project-based engineering role where you will be exposed to every piece of the midstream and work with stakeholders from internal leadership to external, third-party vendors. You will spend approximately 50% of your time in the office and the other 50% out in the field, including local travel to nearby facilities, such as in Rapid City. You will be focused on engineering and the assessment of engineering, work on projects such as station upgrades, ensure we are in compliance with regulations, lead the integrity line inspection, maintain the DOT integrity management process, refinery R&M projects such as PD pump maintenance and working within the Scada system and more.

Role Details
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, as Pipeline Engineer, you will be responsible for the complete project management of liquid pipeline and terminal capital and expense projects. You will support multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule, ensuring that project goals are reached and that all work is done safely and meets all compliance requirements while also being profitable, timely and efficient. You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight and change management. More specifically, you will:
  • Collaborate with affected departments during gated Front-End Loading (Apprise, Select and Define stages where projects are initiated, concepts selected and front-end definitions developed) to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts.
  • Participate in technical reviews to ensure detailed engineering meets corporate engineering standards.
  • Develop project feasibility and economic analysis to determine viability.
  • Prepare decision support packages for review and approval by management.
  • Monitor and control project performance during Project Execution stage to ensure the project meets agreed quality, cost and time parameters in safe and environmentally sound manner. May have contractor oversight. 
  • Collaborate with Project Controls on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management etc.) so that project resources are optimized.
  • Conduct productivity analysis to identify and resolve critical variances so that project can achieve established objectives. 
  • Coordinate with Procurement in development of a contracting plan, including engineering and execution resources. 
  • Identify risk factors and rank as of level of threat posed to project's success during technical and location-oriented risk assessment. Develops and implements risk response plan to monitor and control risks throughout the project lifecycle.  
  • Maintain accurate and current project documentation; develop start-up manuals, operating and emergency response procedures, training materials, etc.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Graphic: Pipeline map.

More Good Reasons

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.

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!

Career growth
This role can open multiple career opportunities within this or other locations. For example, for here, you could step up to a Logistics Manager position. 

Great place to live and work
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. If you love the outdoor life, there aren't too many places to beat Newcastle.

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 compensation, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; retirement savings plans; employee assistance programs; and more. In addition, we provide safety glasses, Nomex flame-resistant coveralls, earplugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, hard hats and respirators as needed.

Keys to Success

Your technical knowledge will be essential, but success will also require outstanding communication skills and big view understanding of how the business works and how your role supports specific and overall business objectives. You'll demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to get out in the field and get dirty, the ability to build relationships and the runway and drive to develop your skills. We'll have project KPIs in place to quantify results.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Pipeline Engineer, you will:
  • Manage multiple activities and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Achieve goals autonomously but also contribute as a team player and interact closely with the Logistics Manager.
  • Deliver results and operational excellence by planning, organizing and owning projects from start to finish.
  • Build solid interpersonal relationships by relating well to others, communicating effectively, bringing a collaborative approach and influencing others as appropriate.
  • Make good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
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.
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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