Damage Prevention and ROW Lead

Damage Prevention & Right of Way Lead

The Opportunity

• Damage Prevention & Right of Way (ROW) Lead at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
• This position primarily supports our Billings, MT, operations, but will include support and travel to all Par Logistics sites, including those in WA, MT, WY, SD, and HI.
• Reporting to the Damage Prevention & Public Awareness Manager, this role is responsible for acquiring, negotiating, and securing easements, rights-of-way, permits, licenses, temporary work spaces, and related land rights for pipeline and facility projects.
• Perform tasks in the field including underground facility locating, excavation monitoring and enforcing damage prevention policies.

• Communicate with stakeholders and manage existing property rights to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, restrictions, and landowner agreements.
• Respond to 811 One-Call tickets, including after-hour emergencies, mark underground facilities accurately using GPS-enabled locating equipment in accordance with state laws and company policy.
• Support pipeline operations, maintenance, integrity management, and capital projects by obtaining necessary land rights and property access.
• Monitor third-party activities (excavation, fencing, utility work, road construction, etc.) near pipelines and critical infrastructure to prevent accidental damage.
• Conduct title research, review title commitments, deeds, surveys, plats, and other land records to identify ownership interests and encumbrances.
• Coordinate with landowners, tenants, government agencies, legal counsel, engineering teams, surveyors, and environmental specialists.
• Maintain accurate land records and documentation in company databases and records management systems.
• Conduct visual site inspections before, during, and after third-party work in the near Pacific facilities, escalating any violations or risks.
• Enforce rights-of-way integrity through consistent patrolling and engagement with landowners, contractors, and government agencies.
• Document all activities, communication and outcomes using Par Pacific’s designated field reporting systems.
• Participate in public meetings, stakeholder outreach efforts, and project presentations as needed.
• Maintain pipeline & right of way markers, oversee and coordinate right-of-way maintenance activities, coordinate & assist with air/ground patrols.

• Ensure compliance with:
  • PHMSA damage prevention and public awareness regulations (49 CFR 192.614 and 195.442),
  • DOT safety standards for transportation and maintenance activities,
  • FMCSA regulations when operating commercial vehicles.
• Participate in internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and timely records of locates, patrols, communications, and inspection findings.
• Conduct and document facility line walks, right-of-way patrols, vegetation management reviews, and visual assessments for corrosion, encroachment, erosion, and third-party activity.
• Support incident investigation teams with technical findings and documentation related to damage events or near misses.
• Participate in emergency response activities and drills, including spill containment, fire protection procedures, and evacuation protocols.
• Facilitate landowner communications regarding inspections, maintenance activities, emergency response access, and project development.
• Distribute public awareness materials and assist with community outreach in line with API RP 1162 public education programs.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including Legal Department, Terminal Operations, Integrity Management, Safety, and Compliance.

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work…