Reliability & Mechanical Integrity SME

The Opportunity

• Reliability & Mechanical Integrity Subject Matter Expert (SME) at a growth-oriented energy company

• Work within a small group to provide functional expertise critical to our commitment to operational excellence and safety across the different refining and logistics locations

• Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide Reliability & Mechanical Integrity program to ensure mechanical integrity of equipment and systems across the organization.

• Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Excellence, you will provide exemplary customer service to our different locations within the Refining & Logistics organization as well as senior management.

Key activities include:

• Support achievement of reliability improvements through leadership for people, processes and tools contributing to reliable refinery operations.

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve the performance, availability, and longevity of critical equipment and systems.

• Conduct reliability analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

• Provide expertise in the assessment, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, piping systems, rotating equipment, and other mechanical assets.

• Oversee inspections, testing, and evaluations of mechanical systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., API, ASME, OSHA).

• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and recommend proactive maintenance actions.

• Develop and implement risk-based inspection (RBI) programs to prioritize maintenance and inspection activities based on risk assessments.

• Ensure that all mechanical integrity activities are documented, and records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that all reliability and mechanical integrity practices comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

• Stay informed about advancements in reliability and mechanical integrity technologies and standards to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of best practices.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and mechanical integrity.

• Implement initiatives to optimize maintenance practices, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

• Prepare and present reports on reliability and mechanical integrity performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and recommendations for improvement, as required

• Ensure each refinery maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of reliability and mechanical integrity activities, including inspection reports, maintenance records, and compliance documentation.

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.

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 when traveling to our different 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:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil or chemical engineering required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in reliability engineering, mechanical integrity, or a related field, preferably in industries such as oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing.

• Extensive experience in the inspection, assessment, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.

• Strong expertise in reliability analysis, maintenance strategies, and mechanical integrity standards.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in reliability engineering tools and mechanical integrity software.

• Strong work ethic, adaptability, accountability and resilience.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead the Reliability & Mechanical Integrity capability across the organization to drive continuous improvement and optimize asset performance through their influence and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and operations.

• Be willing to travel and spend time at the field locations in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii 30% of the time with peaks up to 50% in a month.

• Be proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves and work "hands on" with the local teams to execute their mission.

• Exhibit professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Integrity, Creativity, Hard Work and Respect for Others

• Be able to achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player

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. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.

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.

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.

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 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 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and 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.

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. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.