Operations Shift Breaker

Par Pacific; Newcastle (WY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. seeks an Operations Shift Breaker to provide flexible coverage for operating posts and, after appropriate training, to step into Shift Supervisor duties during absences.

The role emphasizes broad operational knowledge, sound judgment, and leadership while meeting refinery safety, environmental, and quality standards. A 12‑month probationary period applies to complete unit certifications and gain supervisory experience.

Formación

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required unit certifications.
• Ability to train and develop leadership skills under supervision.
• Demonstrated judgment and ability to lead during shift operations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide coverage for operating posts in which certified, including vacations and cross-training assignments.
• Assist in supervising shift personnel and coordinating responses to operational issues.
• Train and mentor operations personnel in duties, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Support safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards in daily operations and during turnarounds.

Descripción del empleo

Operations Shift Breaker

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, the Operations Shift Breaker provides flexible coverage for operating posts and, after receiving appropriate training and guidance and demonstrating readiness, for the Shift Supervisor position during absences. The role requires broad operational knowledge, sound judgment, and demonstrated leadership while meeting refinery safety, environmental, operational, quality, and housekeeping standards. Appointment to the position includes a 12-month probationary period during which the selected employee is expected to complete any remaining unit certifications and gain experience in supervisory responsibilities. The employee may not independently cover an operating post until certified for that post.

Key activities include:

• Provide coverage for operating posts in which the employee is certified, including during vacations, vacancies, and cross-training assignments.
• If selected at the Controller 3 level, complete certification on the remaining control board within six months of accepting the Shift Breaker position. Continued placement in the role is contingent on completing this requirement.
• Receive appropriate training and guidance from a qualified Shift Supervisor and demonstrate readiness before independently providing Shift Supervisor coverage.
• When covering the Shift Supervisor position, lead shift personnel, prioritize work, and coordinate responses to operational issues.
• Direct assigned personnel during daily operating work and turnarounds, and assist the Shift Supervisor in addressing routine team concerns and conflicts.
• Monitor and troubleshoot refinery process and equipment issues. Take action within established procedures and training, and elevate issues requiring additional support.
• Work with operations management to develop refinery objectives for safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, production quality and quantity, efficiency, and cost.
• Identify and lead process unit improvements to meet operating targets and support long-term refinery reliability.
• Train and mentor operations personnel in their duties, operating procedures, safe work practices, and post qualifications.
• Participate in reviewing and updating operating and safety procedures, provide input on new or revised policies and procedures, and assist with implementing approved changes.
• Follow and reinforce applicable operating, safety, and environmental requirements. Monitor operational quality and housekeeping, and address or report deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This description is intended to give candidates a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to complete applicable work assignments.

Qualifications

To meet