Process Safety Lead


The Opportunity

• Process Safety Lead at a growth-oriented energy company
• Work within a small group to provide functional expertise critical to our commitment to safety with the opportunity to lead process safety to industry leading standards and practices at U.S. Oil & Refining Co.
• Exposure to local Site Leadership and Corporate Executive Management teams while providing analysis of the Company's forecasting and business planning initiatives.

Key activities include:
Reporting to the Health, Safety and Security (HS&S) Manager, you will be proving exemplary customer service to our clients. As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

• Drive the process safety culture at U.S. Oil & Refining Co. toward the goal of zero incidents.
• Lead the development, implementation, and coordination of refinery process safety management programs including Management of Change (MOC), incident investigation, facility siting, coordinating and leading Process Hazards Analysis (PHAs), HAZOPs, and Compliance Audits.
• Exemplify process safety leadership to all levels of the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain new and existing process safety programs and procedures to meet compliance requirements and local site and corporate objectives.
• Develop, implement, and/or coordinate H&S audit and compliance programs to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver process safety management training in coordination with the Health and Safety Lead.
• Utilize compliance management software (KMS, Access, Meridian, etc.) to track actions to completion, report out KPIs, and assist in accountability.
• Monitor compliance with all federal, state and company process safety and records management standards.
• Coordinate and ensure delivery of all regulatory and internal process safety reporting requirements.
• Maintain external networks with regulators (WADOSH), industrial associations (WSPA, AFPM), Contractors, and support organizations.
• Conduct required training for the local site personnel to enhance process safety competency.
• Cross train and provide backup support for team members in the HS&S Department.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.


Qualifications
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 U.S. Oil & Refining Co and when traveling to our different work locations, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.


Additional qualifications include:

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  BS in Engineering or related experience is preferred.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or process safety desired.
  
• Experience in refining, chemical processing, or heavy manufacturing industries is desired.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and build credibility with all levels within the organization.
  
• Working knowledge of process safety regulations.
  
• Experience complying with Washington DOSH or CAL OSHA regulations is preferred.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, accountability and resilience.
  

The successful candidate will:

• We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and accountability.
• Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.
• Be proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves and work “hands on” with the local teams to execute their mission.
• Exhibit professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Integrity, Creativity, Hard Work and Respect for Others.
• Be able to achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player.
• Identify ways to improve processes and controls.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Effectively communicate with the team and ask questions.

About Us
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 out 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.


More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific
Unique Culture
There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.


Location, Location, Location
Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the Tacoma, Washington. t's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.


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 and benefits
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. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.


Hiring Range:
The hiring range for this position is $127,937 - $191,905, plus discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.


Our Headquarters
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. 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".


Our Refineries and Logistics Operations
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.


Our Retail Operations
We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.


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.