Refinery Maintenance Technician
Newcastle Wyoming
The Opportunity
Refinery Maintenance Technician at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.
Learn & develop your skills in a role where you will tackle a wide array of challenges.
- Join a collaborative maintenance team that works well together.
- Learn the intricacies of the refinery including operations.
- Enjoy strong training. If you have got the right attitude and aptitude, we will train you in the areas you may not know.
- Take on a wide range of duties. You are not just turning wrenches, you will learn the chemistry, think through issues and enjoy interesting challenges daily.
- Join a company committed to safety as demonstrated by our outstanding safety record.
- Set yourself up for advancement. The breadth of this role will give you the skills and knowledge needed to pursue other opportunities in Maintenance and/or Operations.
Key activities include:
As a Refinery Maintenance Technician, you will work the day shift alongside other technicians to complete daily maintenance tasks. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, maintaining refinery equipment, repairing or replacing components, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Specifically, you will:
- Receive and complete work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Strictly follow instructions, policies and procedures.
- Plan and organize tasks to ensure safe and efficient execution, including:
- Reviewing job requirements and identifying the safest, most effective approach.
- Following maintenance procedures and completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Obtaining necessary work permits from Refinery Operators.
- Maintain work areas, vehicles, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, reporting any concerns immediately.
- Utilize strong mechanical and pipe-fitting skills to complete maintenance and repairs, including:
- Fixing leaking or broken pipes
- Repairing or replacing exchangers
- Installing or repairing steam and condensate tubing
- Changing filters
- Performing insulation projects
- Cleaning and maintaining refinery equipment, tanks, separators, and sumps
- Painting equipment
- Follow hazardous material handling and disposal procedures.
- Ensure proper decontamination of equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials handled.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
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.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a strong general craftsman with oil & gas, plant, mining or similar experience. We will also consider applicants with strong mechanical skills, a good attitude, and the drive and desire to learn who have alternative experience. To be a good fit for the Refinery Maintenance Technician opportunity, you will have:
- High School Education or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a safe driving record and possess a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Must be able to pass background check and all required pre-employment testing requirements.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team or individual as required.
- Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 60 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required.
- 20/40 vision or better; depth perception, full field of vision, and the ability to distinguish colors with or without correction.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
- Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
- Mechanical and pipe fitting skills preferred
- Forklift certification or the ability to learn and operate forklifts and man lifts
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- A strong commitment to safety policies and procedures
- Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word& Excel) is a plus
- Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations and emergencies
- Places special emphasis on supporting the company's core values.
In addition, you will need the following core competencies and characteristics:
- Flexibility and dependability; the ability to work outside of your assigned shift , including weekends , holidays and evenings, as required
- Solid communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with team members throughout our organization
- Strong organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; the ability to work well with deadlines
- Self-discipline, the ability to work independently and as a strong member of the Maintenance Team
- Self-motivation
You will work an assigned shift from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, but you will need to be flexible and stay when needed to complete a work order. The refinery operates 24/7/365, so you must also be willing to take call outs any day and time, as needed, or even change your shift for a time if the refinery is offline. Historically, this role has enjoyed approximately 10% overtime. The position may be exposed to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, and solvents. You will need to wear personal protective equipment, which we will provide, including safety glasses, flame resistant clothing, earplugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and a hard hat. We also provide respirators. Additionally, you must have the physical stamina to climb, squat, lift, stand, etc. You will be comfortable with heights and confined spaces.
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 downstream 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. 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 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.
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.
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 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 125,000 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.
