Reliability Engineer

Parpacific; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Par Pacific is seeking a Reliability Engineer in the Electrical field for our Kapolei refinery. You will recommend and implement improvements to enhance reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems, and collaborate across teams to drive cost-effective reliability initiatives.

Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, you will manage projects from maintenance to modernization, work on 480V to 138kV systems, use AutoCAD for drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement while being

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in power engineering preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/instrumentation diagrams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide specifications and guidance for electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot refinery-wide electrical systems (480V to 138kV).
• Create/Update drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support ongoing projects with QA for electrical/instrumentation.
• Review breakdowns to Eliminate root causes and reduce costs.
• Develop One-Lines (as-built) reflecting field changes.
• Develop PM tasks in SAP to improve reliability.
• Work off-hours for emergencies and turnarounds.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SCADA

SEL

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

• Reliability Engineer in the Electrical field at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.


• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance infrastructure of the reliability of refinery electrical and instrumentation systems and infrastructure.


• Work in a collaborative environment where strong communication and relationship- building skills are essential. We believe we are better together and strive to build a cohesive, high-performing team, rather than a traditional hierarchy


• Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, manage a variety of projects and assignments involving maintenance and modernization of refinery electrical and instruments systems, engineering design and troubleshooting low- to high-voltage equipment.

Key activities include:

• Provides specifications and guidelines for electrical and instruments systems. Provides technical leadership to others in the field of electrical/instrumentation.


• Conducts troubleshooting of refinery-wide electrical systems (480V to 138kv).


• Use computer-assisted software (AutoCAD) to create/update drawings


• Provide support/quality assurance for ongoing projects


• Coordinate plant efforts in reviewing breakdowns and failures with the intention of eliminating root causes of the failures, increasing the on-stream plant reliability and reducing costs.


• Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering


• Assists in a continuous improvement process by identifying new information electrical/instrumentation that enhances profitability and reliability.


• Assists with One-Line development and updating (as-built One-Lines) to reflect field changes


• Provides technical support to the maintenance department including supervision of electrical checks prior to system commissioning, reviewing PM’s, etc.


• Develops and maintains standardized specifications for electrical selection and installation.


• Provides primary review of vendor/contractor electrical design to ensure compliance with refinery specifications and applicable safety codes.


• Assist in training of maintenance and operations personnel.


• Must be available to work during off-hours, especially for emergencies and turnarounds.


• Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery.


• Develops PM tasks in SAP to improve reliability of electrical/instruments.


• Keep reliability superintendent informed on all activities, opportunities, and status of assigned responsibilities


• High Ownership in the MOC (Management of Change) process.


• Proactively seek out cost savings and reliability enhancement opportunities.


• Must be available to work on off-hours especially for emergencies and turnarounds.


• Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery


• Regular schedule includes weekends, holidays and on call 24/7 for emergencies.


• Demonstrative professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart.


• Performs other duties as required and needed

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

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited university, in Electrical Engineering required


• Minimum two years’ experience in power engineering preferred


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, SCADA, and SEL a plus


• SAP knowledge that includes ability to create Work Orders from Notifications desired


• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License with acceptable Driver’s Abstract


• Must be able to communicate in oral and written format with all levels of employees within the organization.

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

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly 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'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacificoperates insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their homes and enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park).Located on the southwest side of O'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu'u of Kapolei, is colloquially known as the "second city." It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles of beautiful beaches, camp sites, and adventure parks.

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

• 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.


• 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 $143,000 to $166,000, plus a non-discretionary bonus.The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand 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 219Mbpd. 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.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.