Assistant Mechanic

2 months ago


Tacoma, Washington, United States Par Pacific Full time

U.S. Oil & Refining, a Par Pacific company, is an industry leader in the production and supply of high-quality motor, aviation and marine fuels and asphalt in the Puget Sound market. We have a refinery capacity of 42,000 bbls per stream day, and total storage capacity of 2.7 million bbls, with 1.4 million bbls of crude and the remainder products. We also offer biofuels in various blends at our loading rack.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for repair of rotating equipment throughout the refinery and may also be required to repair or assist other multi-craft mechanics in the routine maintenance of other refinery equipment.

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. To be a good fit for the Assistant Mechanic - Rotating Equipment opportunity, you will have:

  • Three (3) years' experience and journeyman skill level in rotating equipment maintenance and repair, machinist, or millwright craft.
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of taking clearance measurements and recording information.
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of obtaining manufacturer's specification data and comparing to taken measurements.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, pump drawings and seal drawings.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for performing rotating equipment work.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
  • Interest in performing maintenance work in an industrial field setting.
  • Potential to achieve a journeyman skill level in a second craft area before being promoted to a B Mechanic and a third craft area before promotion to A Mechanic.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical school credentials are highly desirable.
  • Ability and willingness to do outside work in all-weather with considerable climbing. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Ability and willingness to do work in confined spaces when required.
  • Willingness to do rotating shift work including some nights and weekends.
  • Willingness to work overtime as required.
  • Willingness to do marine vessel mooring activities including deployment of boom, mooring lines and connect/disconnect of loading hoses.

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 to work for Par:

Unique culture There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, location, location

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. The refinery is in the Tideflats of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier. Located between two of America's trendiest cities: Portland and Seattle, Tacoma offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.

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 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); retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more.

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. 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, and 31 retail locations. 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".

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.

Starting Pay Rate:

$45.91 per hour

Benefits:

Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription), dental, vision, short-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and voluntary critical illness/accident insurance. Union employees are eligible for a pension plan and can enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are eligible for Washington State Paid Sick Leave, vacation (after one year of service), and have eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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