Operations Superintendent

The Opportunity 

• Operations Superintendent at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Reporting to the Operations Manager

Key activities include: 

• Provide and address technical issues/plans for the Operations Department
• Responsible for the day-to-day Operation of the Refinery and supervisor of on-shift Operations team members consisting of a day coordinator, front-line supervisors and hourly workforce to meet safety, environmental, production, quality and reliability goals
• You will partner with HR for administration of Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations (Union/CBA) matters for Operations Department personnel
• You will be responsible for execution of the refinery movements and blending program and ensure it meets established goals
• Set Direction and lead implementation of optimization improvements
• Monitor refinery activities on a daily basis to ensure safe operating limits, environmental permit limits compliance with the daily and week production plan. Communicate deviations and take immediate actions to correct. Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Marketing and Safety Departments on Operating unit status.
• Supervise front-line supervisors and refinery operations team members. Ensure production plan is executed without incident. Apprise management of significant incidents and potential operational problems.
• Be responsible for compliance requirements to include necessary manuals and inspections.
• Oversee issuance of necessary daily orders and notices
• Active participant in Refinery Process Safety Management processes. Focus on Safe Work Permitting, Emergency Response for assigned units. Additionally, enforces Operating Procedures, Training, MOC, PSSR, and Incident Investigation processes.
• Work with the Operations Manager to develop refinery specific objectives aligning with refinery's targets for safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Turnaround scoping, execution, and schedule tracking
• Serve as incident commander during response to an emergency or abnormal condition, as well as on-site specialist for Emergency Responders.
• Participate as member of the Operations leadership team. Works collaboratively with other Supervisors and Superintendents to develop operations procedures.
• Coordinates on-shift fact-finding and investigation to accurately determine root cause of safety and environmental incidents as well as process safety management and process disruption events. Ensures quality of reporting and communication pertaining to these events.
• Participate in recruiting Operator Trainees and Shift Supervisors. 
• Review and analyze refinery performance reports to determine causes and preventive actions for non-conformity and provide recommendations to maximize efficiency.

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 employment, 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical) preferred
• 7 years oil refining operations preferred.
• Front-line supervisory experience desired.
• Experience in labor relations with a union workforce is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization is required 
• Must have computer skills including proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office suite programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• This position requires organization and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and production requirements.

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 refinery where you’ll work is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.

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 $155,733 to $233,599 per year. 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.