Title: Lab Analyst

The Opportunity 

Laboratory Analyst at a growth-oriented energy company
Work as part of team to complete testing on refinery samples including regulatory, critical fuel specifications, and unit operation parameters in a fast-paced, high throughput manufacturing laboratory.
Work with a diverse background of people including unit operators, engineers and chemists
Opportunity to train on a wide range of instrumentation including Octane engines, Gas Chromatographs, numerous physical and reactive property analyzers.
Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor you will provide exemplary customer service to our clients.

Key activities include: 

Conduct testing in a laboratory setting
Follow all established procedures (ASTM, AMS, AASHTO, Internal SOPs, etc.)
Automated instrument setup – multitasking
Data entry into LIMS system
Data review against source documentation
SQC testing
Instrument Troubleshooting
Interface with other analysts and supervision
Prepare chemical reagents used within the Lab and in Process areas
Change gas cylinders and reference fuel drums
Flag unreasonable or suspicious results and notify proper authority
Collect samples of various finished products from spheres, bullets and tanks, which may include climbing stairs or ladders
Document in communication books where applicable

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 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.

Additional qualifications include:

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 15 semester hour credits of college level chemistry or 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting required. Experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment preferred.
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Able to have flexible work hours and be available for callout
Able to pass background screening
Able to pass a drug screening
Basic computer skills including data entry into LIMS system
Follow all laboratory and refinery safety rules
Respond in a timely manner to all Laboratory communications including verbal, email, phone, and written communication
Drive vehicle to pick up samples and supplies, deliver reports, and fill gas tank
Able to adjust to changing workload and priorities
Able to be flexible; assists in other work areas on own initiative as time allows and work prescribes

Physical Requirements

Prolonged walking and/or standing while performing analyst duties
Able to lift and/or move heavy objects on occasion
Able to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, climb stairs on tanks (approx. 40 ft.)
Able to push or pull heavy objects weighing more than 25 lbs. or requiring more than 25 lbs. of force
Able to obtain materials and samples located overhead and at ground level inclusive of the range in between
Able to make careful finger movements for data entry and to operate instruments
Able to grasp objects with fingers and palm to manipulate samples and equipment
Able to make repetitive movements with arms or hands such as shaking and stirring.
Able to discern one color from another
Able to hear and see well
Should not be sensitive or allergic to chemical odors, hydrocarbons, or common office supplies
Able to work outdoors (for sampling of products)
Able to use small hand tools
Able to climb stairs and not be afraid of heights (sampling)

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. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that 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 Billings, Montana, the heart of Yellowstone Country. We have outdoor recreation in all directions and are less than an hour from the mountains. And, as Montana’s largest city, Billings offers options to balance life, work and play — with trails for walking and biking, historic sites, plenty of dining options, a myriad of cultural choices, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane.

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. 

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 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.  