Shift Supervisor

The Role

The Shift Supervisor is solely in charge of the plant for 16 out of the 21 shifts each week to meet safety, environmental, business, housekeeping, quality, quantity, cost and performance standards. As such the Shift Supervisor is required to communicate on behalf of the plant. Outside communications include contacting U.S. Oil personnel not on duty, outside contractors, vessel/barge operators, regulatory agencies and more as needed.

• Supervises all personnel and operators in their operating area to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operation at all times.
• Acts to resolve process and equipment problems through a thorough understanding of Unit and equipment limits and basic knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Mentors, guides and evaluates operators in the performance of their duties on a short and long-term basis.
• Organizes work, position assignments and scheduling to meet the crew’s shift targets. Review schedule for unfilled positions and resolve issues. Manages call outs for Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Completes team member time sheets based on weekly schedule. Post Volunteer OT sign-up sheet. Maintain OT distribution sheet. Complete Change of Status forms.
• Reviews and enforces compliance with all Company policies, rules and procedures in relation to the Operations Department.
• Responsible for the quality and efficiency of operations and the standard of housekeeping in the operating areas.
• Responsible for Incident/Emergency Response – Follow the proper response plans for each of the following areas and submit an incident or hazard report in a timely manner: Environmental response; Safety/Injury response; Unit Operations upsets/incidents; Security (Threats, bomb, breaches); and Personnel (USOR or contractor) incidents. Review/verify reports and include additional details and accuracy as possible.
• Coordinates operation of refinery process units, oil movements, rail, dock and asphalt areas.
• Reviews and follows Nightly Orders. Responsible to clarify any questions with appropriate parties.
• Issues permits when the Safety Supervisor is not available for writing Hot Work or Confined Space permits.
• Responsible for updates and submittal of Daily Reports and other miscellaneous paperwork (Dock Notices, MPL packets, Jet Rack Tank Switch forms, ULSD (Green Sheets), Gas Blending (Blue Sheets), and Dock Line Inspection forms (weekends/holidays)).
• Conducts asphalt blending and assists with non-polymer modified asphalt blending. Submits “reblend”/correction orders. Responsible for understanding testing requirements for asphalt blending
• Performs monthly Emergency Procedure Review/training.
• Reviews Work Orders for clarity and to determine priority. Distributes Work Orders to appropriate department(s) and notifies Operations Superintendents (OS) or Maintenance Supervisors (MS) as necessary for follow-up.
• Responds to plant emergencies or non-routine matters which can include hazardous material spills, oil spills, fires, accident response and so on. Responsible to notify the appropriate U.S. Oil personnel in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates and supports both internal (Company management, plant employees, maintenance/contractors, laboratory, engineering, inspection, and sales department) and external stakeholders (outside agencies such as USCG, fire/police, port security, plant neighbors, truck drivers, and other parties) as required in the performance of the role.
• Performs the duties of the On-Scene Commander or the Incident Commander when required.

The Opportunity

• Make a career at a growth-oriented energy company that is pursuing green energy projects.
• Use your ability to troubleshoot and think outside the box in a variety of situations from working with regulatory agencies to responding to plant emergencies.
• Showcase your leadership while mentoring, guiding and evaluating operators in the performance of their duties.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role you will have:

• Minimum of five (5) years of oil refinery experience and detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of oil refinery processes, tank farm operations and unit and equipment limits is required. Prior A-Operator experience is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels within the Company and in various functional areas of the refinery.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles within the refinery and on public roads.
• Required to be certified to use a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for regular or emergency operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific — a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there’s certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you’ll fit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. You will work in the heart of the Puget Sound region. The metropolitan Seattle/Tacoma area is rich in restaurants, cultural events and recreational opportunities from skiing to boating.

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.

Excellent compensation

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.

Keys to Success

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.

In addition, in order to be a successful Shift Supervisor:

• The successful candidate will have a strong work history with deep operations experience ideally as a shift supervisor, lead operator or a foreperson at another facility
• Possess effective leadership skills and be a strong communicator who works well in a team setting
• Be capable of working independently with strong organizational skills and initiative to ensure successful performance in a timely manner.

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. 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, related multimodal logistics systems, and 31 retail locations. 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”.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

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.

Pay Range:

$105,778 – $158,668 per year

Benefits:

Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and are able to purchase company stock at discounted prices. Salaried employees are eligible for Unlimited Paid Time Off and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Other Compensation:

Employee is eligible for an annual incentive program targeted as 15% of annual pay based upon both company financial performance and individual performance to goals.