Electrician (Journey Level USW Maintenance A Classification)

The Opportunity 

•  Electrician at a growth-oriented energy company
• Be responsible for the maintenance of existing electrical, electrical-mechanical, and related equipment to ensure sufficient and proper working order.
• Be responsible for electrical basic theory, maintains electrical equipment in good operating condition to ensure accuracy and timely findings.
• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing electrical maintenance services to ensure equipment and plant reliability

Key activities include: 

• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair the wide variety of electrical equipment at the refinery.
• Be responsible for compliance with all refinery environmental, health and safety standards (e.g., hot work, cold work permit, confined space entry, lockout/tag out, personal protection equipment, etc.).
• Perform basic formulas and math required for the job.
• Understand how to use all test equipment (e.g., ammeter, voltage detectors, voltage testers, data loggers, etc.).
• Megger equipment and locate ground faults.
• Troubleshoot simple circuits.
• Install certified electrical equipment.
• Understand and work on 480V motor starters and circuit breakers.
• Maintain Motor Operated Valves.
• Maintain and troubleshoot MCC.
• Identify protection relay trip.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of NEC and Hazardous Area classifications.

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 equivalent required
• Two-year certification or AA degree in electronics preferred
• Hold and maintain a General Journey Level Electrician (01) certificate required
• 2-5 years of work experience in the electronics industry field preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, and climbing without limitations and respirator clearance required
• Must be able to reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb and grasp. Must be able to lift light, medium, and heavy objects
• Must have 20/40 vision or better, have depth perception, full field, and able to distinguish colors as required in order to weld and perform other duties
• While main duties involve electrical equipment, person may be requested to perform other duties, such as assisting in mechanical repairs, longshore/marine work, and other duties as required

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 

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 is in the Tide flats of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier. Located between two of America’s trendiest cities: Portland and Seattle, Tacoma offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.

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 hourly rate for this position is $54.20/hour

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.