Lab Tech I

The Opportunity

• Laboratory Technician at a growth-oriented energy company
• Work with a cohesive team to serve a small community
• Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tests which are predominantly physical in nature in connection with quality control of crude oils, process streams, and finished and unfinished products.

Keyactivitiesinclude:

• Perform tests in connection with the quality control of crude oils, process streams, finished and unfinished products. Follows standard test procedures to determine physical and chemical properties and ensure products meet quality control standards. Determines characteristics such as API gravity, flash points, freeze points, vapor pressure and distillation using testing and laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for routine inspection, basic maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions.
• Prepares solvents, solutions and glassware needed for testing.
• Maintains accurate records of test results and reports test results promptly to the department concerned. Accurately enters results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintains records of retained samples and discards samples at the end of the retention period.
• Refills reagent bottles to ensure adequate supply for testing needs.
• Replaces laboratory gas cylinders; safely moves cylinders, secures them properly and connects them to the manifold according to established standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Cleans sample bottles, and laboratory glassware.
• Empties/discards sample cans.
• Works with lab chemists to keep lab supplies and consumables stocked.Monitoring and maintaining an inventory of consumables and requesting (internally) additional supplies as necessary.
• Responsible for compliance with all refinery environmental, health and safety standards.
• Operates a refinery utility vehicle (e.g. Kawasaki Mule) to transport samples and supplies safely within the refinery.
• Fosters trusting relationships with co-workers and cross-functional work areas
• Professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position.Additionalresponsibilities and opportunities may beidentifiedbased on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications forthis role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.Tocomply withthe regulations at this work location,successfulapplicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additionalqualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
  College degree in Chemistry or related sciences preferred
• A minimum of two years of experience in a laboratory is preferred.
• Must have ability to read and interpret data; prepare written communications and reports.
• Must possess good computer skills
• Be safety and environmentally sensitive, be able to put out fires, and respond to emergency situations.
• Must have physical ability to utilize laboratory, office communications and computer equipment.
• Must maintain active Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own andoperatemarket-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logisticallycomplex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organizationwithan entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where weseek outdiamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financingknow-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for ParPacific

Unique Culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacificemployees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionalswholove to win. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacificoperatesinsome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places theirhomeand enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park).Located on the southwest side ofO'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic conePu'uof Kapolei, is colloquially known as the "second city." It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles of beautiful beaches,campsitesand adventure parks.

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 newlyacquiredcompanies.

Focused on the future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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 canpurchasecompany stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $44.20 to $49.51per hour.The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Our Headquarters

Par PacificHoldings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesandmaintainsinterests 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 andoperaterefineries in Hawaii,Montana, Washington,and Wyoming, withtotaloperating throughput capacity of over 219Mbpd. Par Pacific owns andoperatesone of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity,a logisticssystem supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns andoperates124,000 bpd ofcombined refiningcapacityandrelated multimodallogisticssystems.

Our Retail Operations

We own andoperateover 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under thenomnombrand.

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.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept callsor unsolicited resumesfrom third-party recruiters. All candidatesare required toapply through this webposting.