The Opportunity

• Laboratory Technician at a growth-oriented energy company
• Work with a cohesive team to serve a small community
• Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tests which are predominantly physical in nature in connection with quality control of crude oils, process streams, and finished and unfinished products.

Key activities include:

• Perform tests in connection with the quality control of crude oils, process streams, finished and unfinished products. Follows standard test procedures to determine physical and chemical properties and ensure products meet quality control standards. Determines characteristics such as API gravity, flash points, freeze points, vapor pressure and distillation using testing and laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for routine inspection, basic maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions.
• Prepares solvents, solutions and glassware needed for testing.
• Maintains accurate records of test results and reports test results promptly to the department concerned. Accurately enters results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintains records of retained samples and discards samples at the end of the retention period.
• Refills reagent bottles to ensure adequate supply for testing needs.
• Replaces laboratory gas cylinders; safely moves cylinders, secures them properly and connects them to the manifold according to established standard operating procedure (SOP). 
• Cleans sample bottles, and laboratory glassware.
• Empties/discards sample cans.
• Works with lab chemists to keep lab supplies and consumables stocked.  Monitoring and maintaining an inventory of consumables and requesting (internally) additional supplies as necessary.
• Responsible for compliance with all refinery environmental, health and safety standards.
• Operates a refinery utility vehicle (e.g. Kawasaki Mule) to transport samples and supplies safely within the refinery. 
• Fosters trusting relationships with co-workers and cross-functional work areas
• Professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. 

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: 

• High School Diploma or GED required 
  College degree in Chemistry or related sciences preferred
• A minimum of two years of experience in a laboratory is preferred.
• Must have ability to read and interpret data; prepare written communications and reports.
• Must possess good computer skills
• Be safety and environmentally sensitive, be able to put out fires, and respond to emergency situations.
• Must have physical ability to utilize laboratory, office communications and computer equipment.
• Must maintain active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 

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 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. 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, campsites 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 $44.20 to $49.51 per hour. 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 124,000 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.