Logistics Superintendent

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Logistics Superintendent to lead refinery operations, supervise on-shift teams, and ensure safety, environmental, production, quality, and reliability goals are met.

You will collaborate with HR on talent acquisition and labor relations while driving refinery movements and blending programs to achieve targets. The role emphasizes process safety management, incident response, and continuous optimization in a collaborative, inclusive

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office suite programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with HR for administration of Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations matters for Operations Department personnel.
• Execute the refinery movements and blending program and ensure it meets established goals.
• Set direction and lead implementation of optimization improvements.
• Monitor refinery activities daily to ensure safe operating limits and permit compliance; coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Marketing and Safety.
• Supervise front-line supervisors and refinery operations; apprise management of incidents.
• Ensure compliance with manuals and inspections.
• Issue daily orders and notices.
• Participate in Refinery Process Safety Management processes and Safe Work Permitting, Emergency Response, Training, MOC, PSSR, and Incident Investigation.
• Develop refinery objectives with Operations Manager aligned to safety, compliance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Turnaround scoping, execution, and schedule tracking.
• Serve as incident commander during emergencies and as on-site specialist for responders.
• Be part of Operations leadership and develop operations procedures.
• Coordinate on-shift investigations to determine root causes of safety and environmental incidents.
• Participate in recruiting Operator Trainees and Shift Supervisors.
• Review refinery performance reports and propose preventive actions.

Skills

Communication

Windows/Office

Organizational skills

Front-line supervision

Labor relations experience

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Logistics Superintendent at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
• Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide and address technical issues/plans for the Operations Department. Opportunity to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day Operation of the Refinery and supervision of on-shift Operations team members consisting of 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
• As a member of the refinery’s Operations team, you will set direction and lead implementation of optimization improvements

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.

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 of Operator Trainees and Shift Supervisors.
• Review and analyze refinery performance reports to determine causes and preventive actions for non-conformity and provides recommendations to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

Works 9-hour shifts on a 9/80 schedule. Works extended hours, including nights and weekends, in process operations environment and during periods of inclement weather. Accesses areas of refinery requiring use of stairs and/or ladders to inspect critical process and mechanical equipment. Responds to upset conditions during off-hours.

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 and RICH Values

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. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. 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 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.

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, plus 20% 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 125,000 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.