Refinery Maintenance Technician

The Opportunity

Refinery Maintenance Technician at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company.

As a Refinery Maintenance Technician you will work the day shift alongside other technicians to complete daily maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Receive and complete work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Strictly follow instructions, policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize tasks to ensure safe and efficient execution, including reviewing job requirements and identifying the safest, most effective approach, following maintenance procedures and completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), obtaining necessary work permits from Refinery Operators.
• Maintain work areas, vehicles and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, reporting any concerns immediately.
• Utilize strong mechanical and pipe‑fitting skills to complete maintenance and repairs, such as fixing leaking or broken pipes, repairing or replacing exchangers, installing or repairing steam and condensate tubing, changing filters, performing insulation projects, cleaning and maintaining refinery equipment, tanks, separators and sumps, painting equipment.
• Follow hazardous‑material handling and disposal procedures.
• Ensure proper decontamination of equipment to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials handled.

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.

High School Education or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Safe driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check and all required pre‑employment testing.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Physical requirements:
  
  able to lift 60 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, stoop.
• 20/40 vision or better; depth perception, full field of vision, color vision.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirator.
• Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Mechanical and pipe‑fitting skills preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to learn and operate forklifts and man lifts.
• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) is a plus.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions and with customers, operations and emergencies.
• Supports the company’s core values.

• Flexibility and dependability; ability to work outside assigned shift, including weekends, holidays and evenings as required.
• Solid communication skills; ability to interact effectively with team members.
• Strong organization, prioritization and problem‑solving skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Self‑discipline, independent work and strong team member.
• Self‑motivation.

You will work an assigned shift from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. You may need to stay when required to complete a work order. The refinery operates 24/7/365, so you must also be willing to take call‑outs any day and time as needed or change your shift when the refinery is offline.

Exposure to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, solvents. Personal protective equipment provided: safety glasses, flame‑resistant clothing, earplugs, gloves, steel‑toed shoes, hard hat, respirator. Physical stamina to climb, squat, lift, stand, with comfort for heights and confined spaces.

Newcastle, Wyoming, county seat of Weston County. Small‑town environment with low cost of living and historic downtown.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional benefits.

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.

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.