Lab Tech I

The Opportunity

• Lab Technicianat a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Opportunity to jump start your career in the energy industry.
• Work in a fast-paced lab with changing priorities.
• Understand Petroleum Refining
• Expand knowledge of the Asphalt Paving Industry
• Become Involved in maintaining a high level of Environmental responsibility.
• Grow in our Renewable Fuels interests.
• Become part of the lab team and Par Family.
• Reporting to theLab Supervisor, you will be providing exemplary customer service to our clients.

Key activities include:

• ActivelyParticipation in a Team Environment.
• Training in Lab Specific Modulesin accordance with a set qualification and progression path.
• Successfully complete and maintain qualifications in Gas Streams Subdivision.
• Successfully complete and maintain qualifications in Gas Bench Subdivision.
• Successfully complete and maintain qualifications in Jet Subdivision.
• Participate in all safety Training and attend all monthly lab safety meetings.
• Utilize highly technical equipment use such as:Automated Distillation Apparatus, Viscometers, Flash Point, Cloud/Pour Point, Densometers, VP Analyzer, pH, Ammonia analyzers.
• Analyze all intermediate process samples and finished tanks of various petroleum products.
• Maintain active Safety presence while working in a petroleum environment.

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

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualification 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 athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additional qualifications include:

• Minimum of two (2) years Vocational Technical or College training (science background preferred)
• Ability to lift 35lbs.
• Be self-motivated, independent (working with minimal supervision), able to multi-tasks in a fast-paced environment, strong work ethic, and be team oriented.
• Proficient with most MS programs - particularly MS Office Suite of products (Excel, Outlook, andWord)
• Job involves shift work, 24 hours/day and 7 days/week operation (including holidays).
• Laboratory Technicians will normally work an 8or 10-hour shift of rotating day and swing shifts on a 4-week basis.
• Graveyard will be expected once qualified in 5 out of 6 lab subdivisions.
• Ability to work overtime is a requirement.

The successful candidate will:

• Effectively and efficiently manage your time concentrating on important priorities. Your expertise should allow you to get more done in a shorter amount of time than team members and cover a broader range of activities, as required.
• Maintain high expectations and be a trusted team member to perform.
• Earn credibility through your skill and strong decision making so that others seek your advice.
• Make good decisions and judgment, without constant management supervision.
• Be proactive
• Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player.
• Identify ways to improve processes and controls.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• 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:
Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, location, location
Because Par Pacificis located insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork 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
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.

Pay Range:

$27.49-$41.23 per hour

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. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation a year that will be earned ratably per pay period., paid sick leaveorpaid time off, and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand 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 218Mbpd. 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.