Sr. Project Engineer
Par Pacific ,
Tacoma, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acquisition Integration, Alternative Fuels, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Communication Skills, Corporate Finance, Cost Estimates, Driver's License, Engineering, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Entrepreneurship, Equipment Selection, Equity Securities, Failure Analysis, Fixed Plant/Equipment, Heat Exchanger, Logistics, Mergers and Acquisitions, Metallurgy, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, Operational Improvement, Petroleum Engineering, Piping, Pressure Vessels, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Requirements Document (PRD), Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Retail, Retail Operations, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Trading/Stockbroking
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Sr. Project Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
Reporting to the Project Engineering Supervisor
Responsible for managing a variety of capital and maintenance projects
Support the day-to-day operation of the refinery
Develop, maintain, and apply subject matter expertise and capabilities to manage programs, cost estimates and budgets for pressure vessels, exchangers, piping, PRD's, valves, tanks, FFS analysis, cathodic protection, process chemistry, corrosion and materials
Key activities include:
Developing economic justification for refinery improvements.
Making recommendations for modifications to improve refinery operations.
Identifying and developing refinery improvement projects.
Performing and/or managing all phases of engineering projects from conceptual studies, process design, cost estimating, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, through startup.
Directing in-house and contract engineering resources to execute projects efficiently.
Administering and/or managing assigned refinery engineering/inspection programs.
Providing project support for fixed equipment included in capital and expense projects
Providing technical support for rotating equipment, fixed equipment, metallurgy selection, FFS analysis and damage mechanisms applicable to refinery operating business units.
Developing/supporting project cost estimation and budgeting efforts.
Responsible for framing sound and economically viable repair vs. replacement recommendations.
Providing input into the development of rotating equipment reliability strategies.
Providing subject matter expertise for Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
Staying involved in industry organizations to stay abreast of new technology and trends related to fixed equipment.
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 employment, 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 athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Additional qualifications include:
7+ yrs experience working within a refining, chemical, or heavy industrial environment preferred
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Civil, Reliability, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering preferred
Significant project execution experience including scope development, cost estimation, equipment design and procurement, budgeting, and scheduling required
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, fired process equipment, pressure relief devices, valves and the factors that affect their reliability required
Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes in the design, evaluation, and repair/alteration of equipment required
Knowledge of refinery damage mechanisms, including working knowledge of API 571 preferred
Knowledge and experience applying ASME B31.3 and Section VIII Div. 1 preferred
Experience in performing Root Cause Failure Analysis required
Knowledge and experience with Risk Based Inspection preferred
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization required
Some overtime will be required, including weekends, and holidays during turnarounds and outages required
Valid Driver's License required
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. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. 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 home and enrich their lives. The refinery where you'll work is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.
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
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.
Hiring Range:
The hiring range for this position is $130,498 - $195,743 per year.The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.
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 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 124,000 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. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at eeftink@engage2excel.com. You are protected by :http://jobinfo.com/file.php?id=56a7c6df400b0
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