Reliability Engineer

The Opportunity

• Reliability Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Opportunity to conduct engineering studies and make recommendations to improve the reliability of refinery equipment, specifically in fixed equipment categories such as piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pressure relief valves
• Work in a collaborative environment where strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. We're better together and are creating a cohesive, high-impact group, rather than a hierarchy
• Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, this position is responsible for initiatives and improvement of refinery systems.

• Take ownership of facility fixed equipment (piping, pressure vessels, relief valves, heat exchangers) as a primary director & consultant for maintenance, repairs, and reliability initiatives
• Identify and implement reliability recommendations using RCM analysis
• Champion the fixed equipment bad actor program. Develop and/or assist in the strategies for the resolution of bad actors.
• Work closely with inspections to evaluate piping and equipment corrosion trends to predict end of life and make recommendations for replacement
• Calculate flange closure data, such as torque and tensioning procedures
• Drive Management of Change (MOC) process and participate as lead evaluator
• Assist with engineering tasks outside the fixed equipment scope, including rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical, and environmental.
• Execute projects related to design and modification of fixed equipment
• Evaluate leak prevention, mitigation, and repair plans (clamps, composite wraps)
• Investigate equipment problems and failures for root cause and provide engineering recommendations for resolution including economic impacts of various alternatives.
• Review and recommend critical spare parts to keep equipment running reliably
• Use SAP to update equipment repair histories, provide technical data updates, and input necessary changes to equipment bill of materials
• Lead fixed equipment jobs during turnarounds and other maintenance outages
• 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
• Must be able to work a 9/80 schedule
• Must be able to work 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

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./twic
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• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required
• Background in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy/Corrosion, or Petroleum Engineering preferred
• 5 years of experience in piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, corrosion, manufacturing equipment reliability, or similarly related refining experience preferred
• SAP, Management of Change (MOC) process, PCMS or other similar inspection database, ASME Standards (primarily Section VIII & IX, B31.3, PCC-1 &
  2), API Standards (primarily 510, 570. 579, 653, 580), and torque calculations experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate in oral and written format with all levels of employees within the organization.

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 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.

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their homes and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park). Located on the southwest side of O'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic…