Title:  Maintenance Supervisor

The Opportunity 

• Maintenance Supervisor at a growth-oriented energy company
• Assists the Refinery in maximizing and achieving effective maintenance performance through supervision and daily oversight of the execution of maintenance work. 
• Responsible for front-line supervising of company and contract labor forces and ensuring execution of the daily work tasks as identified by the schedule.  
• Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent – Execution, you will provide exemplary customer service to our clients. 

Key activities include: 

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and promote safety culture.
• Have a commitment to working safely and supporting company policies, including the ability to follow procedures such as lockout/tagout.
• Supervise and direct activities involved in the execution of maintenance work performed by Maintenance Department and contract personnel. 
• Supervise work activities in designated tech support and specialty areas to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum productivity. 
• Prioritize and assign work using the maintenance and repair work order system.
• Maximize field oversight and streamline work processes to improve worker efficiency (time on tools).      
• Provide leadership and coordinate with the Planning/Scheduling Group to maximize department performance and increase schedule performance.
• Provide leadership to optimize preventative maintenance.  Ensure that all critical PM Compliance goals are met for designated area of responsibility.  Examine PM’s with goal to optimize number and frequency to eliminate work and reduce costs. 
• Coach direct reports to improve their capability and skills.
• Provide feedback to planning/scheduling to improve maintenance plans and streamline execution workflow. 
• Optimize the balance of work between USOR Plant Maintenance personnel and contractor work force for cost effectiveness.
• Support Turnaround and Shutdown field supervision requirements as required.  This may require off-shift and weekend support. 
• Support emergency response efforts as required.  This may include emergency equipment repairs, fire or spill response.    
• Attend daily and weekly maintenance schedule meetings. 
• Perform field audits of executed work, results to be reported to supervisor.
• Perform safety audits and report results to supervisor. 
• Attend the daily Operations AM Meeting and report the status of Maintenance Department activity on a regular rotating schedule.
• Facilitate the monthly department safety meeting on a regular rotating schedule.        

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:   

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required
• A strong background in maintenance or project management experience in industrial setting
• A strong background in providing mechanical maintenance and repair of pumps and compressors in oil & gas refining
• Experience supervising pump mechanics
• Good mechanical knowledge of equipment repair, including:

• Knowledge of mechanical seals
• General knowledge of maintenance tools and experience with balancing and alignment tools
• Repairs on heavy equipment
• API and/or ANSI standards associated with repairs of pumps and equipment
• The ability to read and record all micrometer readings and use the decimal system in recording equipment measurements
• General bearing knowledge and number system understanding

• Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate well.  Must be able to work effectively and professionally with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience working with other scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, etc.) preferred
• Experience in using CMMS (SAP) preferred
• Can work effectively with others, reach consensus, can lead meetings and get attendees to reach an agreeable conclusion.  Supports management objectives.  Can coach, direct, and develop direct reports.  Can present and defend positions to higher management when required
• Can determine the processes necessary to accomplish tasks; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources
• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer
• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus
• Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty     

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 $112,253 – $168,379, 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.