Title:  Rail Operations Scheduler

The Opportunity 

• Rail Operations Scheduler at a growth-oriented energy company
• Opportunity to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary with a strong comprehensive benefits package
• Reporting to the Rockies Rail Manager, you will provide exemplary customer service to our clients. 

Key activities include: 

• Assume 24/7 responsibility for the scheduling and coordination of all manifest railcars for Par Montana.
• Cross train, support, and backup team members as necessary for continuity.
• Create, execute, and optimize monthly logistics plans.
• Ensure timely supply and deliveries through the scheduling and coordination of railcars, suppliers, terminals, and railroads.
• Interface extensively with the commercial group, other internal departments, counterparties, third party terminals, railroads, and other external entities.
• Use GeoMetrix to optimize cars, manage costs, create bills of lading, track and handle bad orders, etc.
• Use GeoMetrix to determine railcar milestones are met – from loading\offloading and empty or loaded release of railcars to the customer or the supplier.
• Maintain, develop, and improve internal and external reporting requirements such as fleet utilization, railcar movements, demurrage, etc.
• Interface with other departments to assist in operations planning, inventory management, invoicing, bill payment, and other financial decisions.
• Participate in daily/weekly operations planning meetings.
• Work with operations, lessors and repair companies to manage rail fleet maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Remain current with all DOT and Rail regulations, including interaction with FRA, STB, etc.

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:   

• Experience with Rail commodity logistics, scheduling, or operations.
• Experience with and working knowledge of:
  • Freight billing, tracking, and dispute resolution.
  • Fleet optimization (spares, delays, bad orders, etc.).
• The ability to analyze large sets of data to develop and support transportation processes and the company’s strategic plan.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to see the “bigger picture”,  and what impacts certain actions could have on the day to day operation.
• The ability to identify and resolve the typical issues that arise to keep the fleet moving.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel as it is a primary tool used daily in this role. An ability to use, dissect, and troubleshoot Excel formulas is a must.
• A keen attention to detail and critical reasoning is a must.
• Strong oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Timely internal and external communication is a must.
• A self-starter approach with ability to work with little or no supervision in an independent and collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable working in an open trade floor or bullpen type of environment.
• Live in Billings with some travel to the other locations.
• Experience with GeoMetrix is preferred

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.