Title:  Lab Supervisor

The Opportunity 

• Laboratory Supervisor at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Coordinate daily workflow in each area of the Laboratory
• Prioritize and balance workflow with Chemists to complete necessary project work
• Organize Lab Technicians into work areas to maximize analytical objectives
• Maintain Quality Control & Quality Assurance plan in each laboratory
• Maintain Laboratory Certifications to demonstrate knowledge base
• Train Laboratory Technicians to meet qualification requirements of their role
• Document daily laboratory activities and provide necessary notifications
• Champion Safety Efforts in the Laboratory
• Communicate internally and with other departments
• Generate appropriate paperwork, certifications, and government documentations
• Work independently on Special Assignments.
• Manage, assess and develop employees in accordance with Company policies & procedures and talent management processes.

Key activities include: 

• Contribute to a safe and efficient working environment while successfully meeting the Lab’s analytical objectives
• Coordinate multiple pre & post production refining samples to be certified and sold as commodities on the open market
• Verify and ensure product quality is maintained at the highest level at all times, in order to provide the best quality to our customers

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:  

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in a related field of study strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience actively supervising within a laboratory required
• Experience with Instrumentation troubleshooting required
• Proficiency in various computer applications preferred
• Dedicated focus on safe operations required
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills strongly preferred
• Ability to multi-task to manage workflow and people to successfully meet the goals of the company required
• Work hours are a rotating 4-week schedule requiring off hours, holidays and weekends required

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities. 

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 is located 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 the Tideflats 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. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work

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 $84,697 - $127,045 per year plus non-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 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.