Reliability Engineer

The Opportunity

• Reliability Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Opportunity to conduct engineering studies and makes recommendations to improve the reliability of refinery equipment, specifically in fixed equipment categories such as piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pressure relief valves
• Work in a collaborative environment where strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. We're better together and are creating a cohesive, high-impact group, rather than a hierarchy
• Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, this position is responsible for initiatives and improvement of refinery systems.

Key Activities Include

• Take ownership of facility fixed equipment (piping, pressure vessels, relief valves, heat exchangers) as a primary director & consultant for maintenance, repairs, and reliability initiatives
• Identify and implement reliability recommendations using RCM analysis
• Champion the fixed equipment bad actor program. Develop and/or assist in the strategies for the resolution of bad actors.
• Work closely with inspections to evaluate piping and equipment corrosion trends to predict end of life and make recommendations for replacement
• Calculate flange closure data, such as torque and tensioning procedures
• Drive Management of Change (MOC) process and participate as lead evaluator
• Assist with engineering tasks outside the fixed equipment scope, including rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical, and environmental.
• Execute projects related to design and modification of fixed equipment
• Evaluate leak prevention, mitigation, and repair plans (clamps, composite wraps)
• Investigates equipment problems and failures for root cause and provides engineering recommendations for resolution including economic impacts of various alternatives.
• Review and recommend critical spare parts to keep equipment running reliably
• Use SAP to update equipment repair histories, provide technical data updates, and input necessary changes to equipment bill of materials
• Lead fixed equipment jobs during turnarounds and other maintenance outages
• Proactively seek out cost savings and reliability enhancement opportunities.
• Must be available to work on off-hours especially for emergencies and turnarounds.
• Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery
• Must be able to work a 9/80 schedule
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and on call 24/7 for emergencies.
• Demonstrative professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart.
• Performs other duties as required and needed

Qualifications
To meet the basic qualifications 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 comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at

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Additional Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required
• Background in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy/Corrosion, or Petroleum Engineering preferred
• 5 years of experience in piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, corrosion, manufacturing equipment reliability, or similarly related refining experience preferred
• SAP, Management of Change (MOC) process, PCMS or other similar inspection database, ASME Standards (primarily Section VIII & IX, B31.3, PCC-1 & 2), API Standards (primarily 510, , 653, 580), and torque calculations experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate in oral and written format with all levels of employees within the organization.

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 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. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, Location, Location
Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their homes and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Kapolei (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 of 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.

Focused on the future
We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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 $112,000 to $140,000, plus a non-discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Our Headquarters
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. 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 a total operating throughput capacity of over 219 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 and 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.

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.

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