The Opportunity

• Process Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Assists in a continuous improvement process of identifying and implementing ideas which will reduce operating expense or increase value of products produced.
• Assists in performing economic analysis and evaluations of current operations and proposed improvements.

Key activities include:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be providing technical assistance to refinery operations.

As part of your specific responsibilities, you will:

• Monitor daily operation of assigned process units.
• Assist in the troubleshooting and optimization of assigned process units.
• Assess and monitor long-term unit trends such as catalyst activity, yields, and equipment performance.
• Assist in the design and modification of assigned process plants.
• Assist in startup and shutdown of assigned process units including turnaround.
• Comply with and enforces established rules and regulations involving safety and the environment.
• Participate in daily communications with operators regarding unit performance and feedback regarding proposed new capital projects.
• Size PSVs, size PSV inlet/outlet lines, and assess flare header backpressures.
• Size and select control valves, orifice plates, and other flow devices.
• Conduct PHAs, facilitates 5-year PHA revalidations, and support PSM roles in MOC, PSSR, and PSI
• Assist with P&ID development and updating (as-built P&IDs) to reflect field changes.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance department (troubleshooting equipment, providing process data, assisting in MOC evaluations, etc.)
• Provide support to project engineering (cost estimates, systems selection, planning, organization, bid evaluations, material requisitions, scheduling, etc.)
• Provide support to other process engineers and develops technical skills of process engineers.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position, additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for employment, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at the Hawaii work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in petroleum refining in a chemical engineering environment required.
• Five plus years of related experience is preferred.
• Experience in process design required.
• Able to climb towers and vessels to gather data and assist in turnaround activities required.
• Able to work at various heights and in confined spaces required.
• Willingness and ability to work in a safety and environmentally sensitive environment required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams required.
• Must be available to work during off-hours, especially for emergencies and turnarounds
• Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery.

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific

Unique Culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacificoperates insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. This position is in Kapolei, in the Campbell Industrial Park. Located on the southwest side of O'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu'u of Kapolei, is colloquially known as the "second city". It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles from beautiful beaches, camp sites and adventure parks.

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 and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more.Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.

Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $137,0000 to $159,000, plus non-discretionary bonus.The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Keys to Success

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development. In addition, to be a successful Process Engineer, you will:

• Effectively combine your process engineering expertise with solid project management skills.
• Remain flexible as priorities change but keep a sharp eye on deadlines and responsibilities.
• Keep a calm head in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Ability to drive change and help others adopt improvements. Your role and the company will continue to evolve, so you'll need to be adaptable.
• Bring an action orientation and a strong work ethic.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii,Montana, Washington,and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems,

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

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

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.