Sr. Process Engineer

Job Title

Senior Process Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.

Port of Tacoma, Washington.

Reporting to the Process and Controls Supervisor, you will provide exemplary customer service to our clients. Your responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support and build/maintain internal partnering relationships with other refinery departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, and the Laboratory as well as across Par Pacific’s other refinery locations.
• Perform process design associated with refinery improvements.
• Provide technical support to refinery operating and maintenance personnel.
• Perform and manage all phases of engineering projects from conceptual studies, process design, cost estimating, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, through startup.
• Identify and develop refinery improvement projects.
• Develop economic justification for refinery improvements.
• Make recommendations for modifications to improve refinery operations.
• Prepare engineering specifications including instrument specifications, equipment specifications, construction specifications and bid packages.
• Assist with design and implementation of new distributed control systems (DCSs).
• Perform process optimization studies.
• Participate in process hazard analyses.
• Administer and/or manage assigned refinery engineering/inspection programs.
• Perform equipment inspections.
• Solicit and evaluate bids for equipment and construction.
• Monitor and evaluate process unit performance.
• Utilize simulation software to identify and debottleneck unit constraints.

• Effectively combine your process engineering expertise with solid project management skills.
• Remain flexible as priorities change but keep a sharp eye on deadlines and responsibilities.
• Keep a calm head in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Ability to drive change and help others adopt improvements. Your role and the company will continue to evolve, so you’ll need to be adaptable.
• Bring an action orientation and a strong work ethic.

• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in oil refining, including distillation, fluid hydraulics, and heat transfer. Experience in catalytic/conversion units is preferred but not required.
• Strengths in process design/simulation and project management are strongly preferred.
• The ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• The ability to achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Company 401(k) plan with match.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Unlimited paid time off and twelve paid holidays for salaried employees.
• Employee participation in company stock purchase plan at discounted prices.
• Annual incentive program target of 15% of annual pay based on company financial performance and individual performance.
• Employees can purchase pure gasoline at street prices.

$133,105 – $199,658 per year.

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.