The Opportunity
• Environmental Engineer at a growth-oriented downstream energy company, where your work directly supports our long-term environmental goals.
• Balance independent project management and data reporting with collaborative teamwork to ensure environmental compliance and spearhead strategic recommendations for regulatory projects related to air compliance.
• Manage impactful environmental programs such as CEMS and LDAR, and act as a primary liaison with local and federal regulatory agencies.
• Reporting to the Environmental Manager, this role provides critical guidance, direction and training to refinery personnel to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• This role plays a meaningful part in advancing our company’s core mission of “Humbly Serving Communities”
Key activities include:
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports required by permit(s).
• Understand and maintain compliance plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate sampling and testing, review and approve invoices, and assure recordkeeping.
• Minimize environmental risk and costs to Refinery.
• Be on-call and available to respond to unplanned events such as startups, shutdowns, or malfunctions.
• Maintain relationships with federal, state and local agencies, including USEPA and HDOH.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as necessary.
• Manages other environmental programs or special projects as assigned, including but not limited to:
o Participate in incident investigation and other safety programs.
o Attending interdisciplinary meetings as Environmental Department Representative
o Providing field support (general environmental compliance oversight)
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.
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 https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Additional qualifications include:
• Minimum of four (4) years of environmental compliance experience preferred within a petroleum refining or industrial manufacturing environment. A Background in AIR compliance for at least two years is required.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, prioritize conflicting deadlines, and perform under pressure
• Must possess a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional department
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience utilizing EPA “Environmental Protection Agency” and state-level electronic reporting programs
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License with acceptable Driver’s Abstract
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 and RICH Values
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. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. 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.
Kapolei, Hawai`i on the island of O`ahu
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, world-class resorts, camp sites, amazing hiking, 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 $114,500 – $166,000 annual salary, plus 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 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 over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 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.