WHO WE ARE:

Par Pacific is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. Par Pacific combines experience in the oil and gas industry with corporate financing know-how. We bring this unique strength to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, entrepreneurial organization, we actively pursue new opportunities in response to local market demands and changing external environments.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, will lead a crew of 12 -14 operators as a front-line shift supervisor. The Operations Shift Supervisor has strong operations knowledge and is well versed in all aspects of the Refinery operations in order to meet safety, environmental, business, housekeeping, quality, quantity, cost and performance standards. As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, the shift supervisor:

• Leads efforts to improve process units’ optimization, achieve performance targets and promote long-term plant viability and reliability.
• Works with the operations management to develop refinery specific objectives aligning with refinery’s targets for safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoots problems throughout the refinery processes.
• Assists in the training of operations personnel to ensure safety throughout the workforce.
• Assists in the recertification of operating and safety procedures to ensure compliance when applicable.
• Possess strong leadership skills in order to lead employees and resolve conflicts.
• Manages personnel assigned during Turnarounds or daily tasks.
• Help with the creation and implementation of new policies and procedures as needed.
• Ensures refinery environmental compliance by following applicable procedures and policies.
• Supervises all personnel and operations in their operating area to always ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations.
• Takes action to resolve any process and equipment problems.
• Mentors and guides operators in the performance of their duties on a short and long-term basis.
• Organizes work to meet the crew’s shift goals, daily assigned tasks, certifications, re-certification of operators.
• Ensures that established policies, rules and procedures are followed.
• Is responsible for the quality and efficiency of operations and the standard of housekeeping in the operating areas.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you must 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 Shift Supervisor opportunity, you will have:

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  High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

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  Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years refining operations experience.
• Shiftbreaker experience with training to cover as a shift supervisor required.
• Working knowledge of FCC, BenzOut, SWAATS Complex, Alky, Crude, HDS, Reformer and NHT
• Strong working knowledge of all operations unit processes and procedures
• Knowledge and or experience working with loading dock equipment and tank farm layouts.
• Understanding of lab procedures and product testing specifications
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Requires organization and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and production requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
• Fluent in English, both oral and written required.

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. You will work in Newcastle, the county seat of Weston County, which offers the neighborly culture you would expect in a small town. We are 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.

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) with company match; retirement savings plans; educational reimbursement; and more.

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.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to identify, acquire and operate energy and infrastructure businesses with attractive competitive positions. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 150 Mbpd. We own and operate one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with a logistics network supplying the major islands of the state. In Wyoming, Par Pacific owns a refinery and associated logistics network in a niche market. We operate 123 fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy. 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.