Pipeline Technician

Par Pacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Par Pacific in Tacoma, WA is hiring a hands-on Pipeline Technician to operate, inspect, and maintain midstream pipeline systems and related equipment. You will monitor flows, respond to alarms, and support safety and compliance in a dynamic field role.

The position requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience with SCADA/PLC, and the ability to work outdoors, on-call, and travel between field sites. A valid driver's license and TWIC may be required.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• TWIC card eligibility required or able to obtain TWIC.
• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL and/or TWIC may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain pipeline systems, stations, and equipment.
• Track flows, pressures, and product quality using SCADA/PLC; perform start-ups and pigging operations.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies in coordination with the control center.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and ensure accurate work orders.
• Coordinate activities with supervisors, dispatch, contractors, and landowners.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading P&IDs

SCADA/PLC familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or degree in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Maximo)

SCADA/PLC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pipeline Technician

The Opportunity

• Midstream Logistics Pipeline Technician at a growth-oriented energy company.

• This position supports safe, reliable, and compliant Pipeline operations inTacoma,WA. Reporting to the Pipeline Supervisor, the Pipeline Technicianis responsible foroperatingand maintaining pipeline equipment, overseeing product movements, executing routine inspections, and supporting emergency response readiness.

• The ideal candidate brings mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety. This is a hands-on, field-based role with on-call responsibilities. Pipeline Technicians must be able to respond to the McCord Pipeline within one hourforemergency callouts.

Keyactivitiesinclude:

Operations & Monitoring

• Operate,monitor, andmaintainpipeline systems, stations, and associated equipment.

• Track flows, pressures, and product quality using SCADA, PLC, and field instrumentation; perform start-ups,shut-downs, and pigging operations.

• Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency events in coordination with the control center.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Inspect, calibrate, and repair pumps, motors, valves, meters, regulators, and instrumentation equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

• Maintain documentation in CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and ensureaccuratereporting of work orders.

Integrity & Right-of-Way (ROW)

• Patrol, inspect, andmaintainright-of-way (ROW) and pipeline markers.

• Conduct linelocates,monitorthird-party excavations, andenforcedamage prevention standards.

• Support cathodic protection, corrosion control, and integrity inspections as directed.

Measurement & Product Quality

• Calibrate andmaintaincustody transfer measurement devices.

• Conduct product sampling, gauging, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Perform all work in compliance with DOT/PHMSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.

• Complete required Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks andmaintaincertifications.

• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hazardous communication procedures.

• Maintain regulatory, safety, and environmental documentation accurately and on time.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate activities with supervisors, dispatch/control center, contractors, and landowners.

• Provide oversight of third-party work on or near company assets.

• Ensure parts, tools, and local inventories are available andmaintained.

• SupportScalehouseoperations. Learn theScalehouseRack Coordinator position (on the job training) to be able to support and backfill as needed.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as needed.

• Subject tocall-outs, overtime, and after-hoursresponse as part of an on-call rotation.

• Travel between field locations, stations, and ROWrequired.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position.Additionalresponsibilities and opportunities may beidentifiedbased on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications forthis 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 comply withthe regulations at this work location,successfulapplicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additionalqualifications include:

Required:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired; technical certificate or degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation discipline preferred.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude withabilityto read P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Proficiencywith CMMS systems, SCADA, PLCs, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Must meet DOT/PHMSA Operator Qualification requirements (training provided).

• Valid driver's licenserequired; CDL and/or TWIC card may be required depending on assignment.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of pipeline, midstream, refining, or industrial maintenance experience.

• Associate'sdegree, technical certificate, or military training in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial technology.

• 3-5 years of direct pipeline, terminal, or refining operations/maintenance experience.

• Previousexperience working with DOT/PHMSA-regulated pipeline systems.

• Knowledge of custody transfer measurement and product quality standards.

• Familiarity with SCADA, PLC programming/troubleshooting, or distributed control systems.

• Experience with cathodic protection systems and corrosion control.

• Proficiencywith CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and preventive maintenance programs.

• Current CDL, TWIC card, or ability to obtain withinspecifiedtimeframe.

• Formal training or certification in industrial safety programs (e.g., OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR).

• Demonstrated ability to lead contractors or small project teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own andoperatemarket-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logisticallycomplex markets. We have built a team ofdownstreamindustry 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 weseek outdiamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financingknow-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons toWork for ParPacific

We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionalswholove to win.OurRICHvaluesdescribe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity,Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you, you'llfit right in.

Unique Cultureand RICH Values

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacificemployees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionalswholove to win.OurRICHvaluesdescribe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity,Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you, you'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacificoperatesinsome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places theirhomeand enrich their lives.The refinery whereyou'llwork is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.

OpportunisticGrowthStrategy

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 newlyacquiredcompanies.

Focusedon theFuture

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.

ExcellentCompensation andBenefits

• 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 (andtheir 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 canpurchasecompany stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is an hourly rate of $25.59 to $38.38, plus a 5% discretionary bonus.

Our Headquarters

Par PacificHoldings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesandmaintainsinterests 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 andoperaterefineries in Hawaii,Montana, Washington,and Wyoming, withtotaloperating throughput capacity of over 219Mbpd. Par Pacific owns andoperatesone of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity,a logisticssystem supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns andoperates125,000 bpd of combined refining capacityandrelated multimodallogisticssystems.

Our Retail Operations

We own andoperateover 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under thenomnombrand.

Par PacificIs anEqualOpportunityEmployer

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 callsor unsolicited resumesfrom third-party recruiters. All candidatesare required toapply through this webposting.