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Assistant Technician A

Par Pacific
United States, Montana, Billings
700 Par Montana Road (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2024

The Opportunity

Par Pacific Holdings is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Pipeline Technician-A to join our dynamic mainland logistics division. Reporting to the Area Manager and as key member of our pipeline team, you will play a critical role in ensuring operation, maintenance and repair of pipelines, stations, and associated equipment.

Key activities include:

  • Maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair pipeline equipment, associated computer programming, and electrical or electronic control systems.
  • Monitor control systems for indications of system errors or failures including leak detection or pressure fluctuations.
  • Perform damage prevention activities, line locating patrol follow ups and 3rd party oversite.
  • Perform periodic inspections and routine maintenance on the pipeline system.
  • Conduct remote metering and other remote facility operations.
  • Utilize computer applications and specialized programs to test pipeline system functions and maintain accurate records.
  • Monitor and maintain cathodic protection on pipeline system.
  • Conduct required site inspections for safety and general maintenance assessment.
  • Perform tank gauging.
  • Perform product sampling.
  • Perform required valve inspections and maintenance
  • Perform required tank inspections and maintenance.
  • Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Respond to maintenance work orders.
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment components, as necessary.
  • Schedule and perform required pipeline pigging.
  • Schedule and witness pipeline and meter proving.
  • Trouble-shoot equipment and enter work orders for required repairs.
  • Communicate with pipeline controllers to maintain efficient, safe operations on the pipeline system.
  • Assist with inventory control.
  • Assist with shippers and customers.
  • Perform project oversite and inspection; complete job books as necessary
  • Maintain operator qualification for all covered task necessary to perform job duties.
  • Must maintain a working knowledge of regulatory compliance and maintain compliant in all job duties
  • Must read and follow all applicable company policies and procedures for all job duties to be completed.
  • Carry a cell phone and be on call after hours. (Personal Cell Phone Allowance available per policy.)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work at various heights, in confined spaces and all weather conditions
  • Reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb, grasp and be fit tested for breathing apparatus.
  • The position may be exposed to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, and solvents.
  • Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel toe shoes, respirator and SCBA use may be required.

Work Environment:

  • Monday through Friday
  • On-call, after hours and weekends required

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.

Additional qualifications include:

  • Required- High School; Diploma
  • Required-Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Minimum of two years' experience in pipeline operations or equivalent experience.

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 oil and gas 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
There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. 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. This role will sit in Billings Montana offering diverse and dynamic work environments. With locations including Rapid City, South Dakota; Wyoming; Montana; and Washington State. Additionally, the position includes opportunities to work in Hawaii, providing a unique blend of mainland and island experiences. Candidates should be prepared for a mix of urban and rural settings, adapting to different regional demands and landscapes. This geographic diversity ensures a challenging yet rewarding professional experience.

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.

Our Headquarters
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 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.

Our Retail Operations
We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

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.

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