Mechanical Engineer (FT)

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Section Supervisor, you will provide mechanical engineering support (primarily for piping and fixed equipment) with the objectives of improving safety, environmental, reliability, profitability, and expense performance.
As part of your specific responsibilities, you will: Improve reliability and mechanical integrity within your areas of responsibility Provide troubleshooting and engineering support to maintenance and operations during emergency/incident responses Identify and steward changes through the site’s change management process Complete mechanical integrity tasks as needed to maintain compliance Update documentation and drawings to incorporate equipment revisions and repairs Develop and maintain knowledge of industry codes, standards, best practices, and programs to apply to engineered solutions Support site behavioral-based safety program for the technical function in your area Support maintenance turnaround plan, turnaround basis (interval, Turnaround Basis Memorandum, competitiveness, etc.
), milestone compliance, and work list for your area Support turnaround execution with timely and accurate engineering of discovery work The Opportunity Mechanical engineer at a growth-oriented energy company.
Rapidly integrate into the organization through collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and inspection functions Balance of both office-based design work and field-based practical support The Requirements To meet the basic qualification 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 be a good fit for the mechanical engineer opportunity, you will have: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related degree) Experience with fixed equipment maintenance and design, including experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME B31.
3 Piping Code Knowledge and understanding of fixed equipment strategies Knowledge and understanding of mechanical integrity processes Experience with conducting incident investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering roles supporting refining and/or chemical plant operations preferred Experience with executing complex turnarounds and downtimes preferred Experience and understanding of reliability engineering preferred Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
More Good Reasons to work for Par: Unique culture There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets.
And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people.
We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-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.
You will work in Billings, Montana, the heart of Yellowstone Country.
We have outdoor recreation in all directions and are less than an hour from the mountains.
And, as Montana’s largest city, Billings offers options to balance life, work and play — with trails for walking and biking, historic sites, plenty of dining options, a myriad of cultural choices, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane.
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.
Excellent compensation 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.
Keys to Success We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude.
Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.
In addition, in order to be a successful mechanical engineer you will: Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems Strong work ethic and ownership Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization both orally and in written form The Company 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.
We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 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, related multimodal logistics systems, and 31 retail locations.
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.
” Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters.
All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
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.
About Par Pacific: You may not know the Par Pacific name, but we operate 30+ convenience store locations in Washington and Idaho.
That means we can offer both part-time full-time jobs with career potential and part-time jobs that fit into your busy life.
We're part of a corporation, which has a presence in Texas, Hawaii, Wyoming, Washington, and Idaho.
This position, in one of our nomnom convenience stores, is a great place to set out on a career path in our organization that could lead to Senior CSA, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, Retail Area Manager, Operations, Marketing and/or Logistics.
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses.
Par Pacific's strategy is to acquire and develop energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets.
Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 148,000-bpd of combined refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 91 retail locations.
In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 60,000-bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems and 33 retail locations.
Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.
Follow this link to learn more about the value of human capital at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
: https://www.
parpacific.
com/careers/find-your-fit/retail