Unit Inspector The Opportunity <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> Unit Inspector at a growth-oriented downstream energy company</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">This is a highly technical role requiring a strong working knowledge of API and ASME codes, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology, and damage mechanism identification. The Unit Inspector will lead and perform inspections, review and interpret NDE results, and develop detailed repair recommendations for pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and other critical assets. This role plays a key part in supporting turnaround planning, equipment reliability improvements, and long-term asset strategies.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a proactive approach, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance and Business Team. This position is suited for an inspector capable of providing technical leadership and driving continuous improvement within the inspection program.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Reporting to the Reliability and Mechanical Integrity Section Supervisor/Chief Inspector, this position is responsible for supporting and executing a comprehensive mechanical integrity program focused on the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of fixed equipment assets across the Billings Refinery.</li> </ul> Key activities include: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain accurate inspection records for all applicable refinery equipment in accordance with inspection procedures and company standards, using IDMS platforms (e.g., PCMS or equivalent).</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understand and respond to basic IDMS reports including inactive CML’s, equipment service, deferrals / overrides, and due dates.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Inspect and recommend plans for repair and replacement of refinery equipment with assistance from Inspection Planner and Chief Inspector along with engineering personnel.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develop knowledge and understanding of facility operations and how the specific units impact the economics of the business</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participate in risk-based inspection studies, evaluations, and recommendations</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Calculate the remaining life of selected equipment in accordance with ASME and API Codes</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Review NDE results for clarity, content and ASME/API Code compliance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist in monitoring department costs</li> </ul> OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Inspect equipment and evaluate data results to ensure equipment is safe for continued operation</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Document results of all inspections, tests, alterations, and equipment repairs in equipment history files or IDMS</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Assist in making NDE and inspection plans for equipment, based on damage mechanisms such as wet H2S, caustic cracking, amine corrosion, etc.</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Make or contribute to repair decisions and issues detailed repair instructions / procedures and solicit assistance when required</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Review and verify welding procedures submitted by contractors via Weld Quality Control Form</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Review and approve repair procedures submitted by contractors and plant maintenance personnel</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Complete, with assistance as needed, vendor surveillance and audits of equipment being constructed off site. This includes, but is not limited to, material verification, dimensional checks, inspection and quality assurance reviews</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">On a limited basis, assist in the development of inspection work lists for plant turnarounds along with detailed justifications for the work to be completed </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Communicate well with work associates. Demonstrate ability to respect varying perspectives and work in a collaborative manner</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Be able to present basic technical and process calculation information in a concise and understandable manner</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participate in the completion of all inspection MOC action items</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participate in the completion of all Incident Investigations or inspection follow-up items</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Takes initiative to maintain and increase technical knowledge</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to develop inspection scopes and communicate asset health. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Represent Inspection in multi-disciplinary Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and other asset integrity forums</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepare technically accurate and regulatory-compliant inspection reports and repair recommendations in alignment industry regulations and company recordkeeping standards.</li> </ul> SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">At times, assist in supervising inspection activities for contract inspectors and specialized / advanced NDE personnel and the associated costs during routine work and for unit turnarounds </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">At times, assist with the review of NDE contractor certifications</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Communicate with a clear, concise, and accurate expression of facts, orally and written</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Give clear expectations to contract inspectors on inspection and technical issues as necessary</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Give clear expectations to other plant personnel on inspection and technical issues as necessary</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Report progress to and discusses problems with supervisor</li> </ul> PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT / SAFETY <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Actively participate in plant safety programs, processes, and promote safety leading by example</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Actively complete monthly safety / training modules</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participate and provide valued input to HAZOP, PHA, MOC reviews, and complete PSSR’s</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participate and assist with inspection procedure audits and updates</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Assist with root cause failure analysis of equipment as necessary</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist with incident investigations as necessary</li> </ul> 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. Additional qualifications include: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum of 5 years’ refinery experience with at least 3 years’ inspection experience required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record throughout employment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">API-570 Piping Inspector Certification preferred or good working knowledge of this code and working towards certification required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">API-653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification preferred or good working knowledge of this code and working towards certification </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge and interpretation skills of the following Codes: ASME Section 8, ASME B31.3, ASME Section 9, ASME PCC-2, ASME Section 2 (parts C and D), and ASME Section 5 preferred. Will be required to learn</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through American Welding Society optional, but strong working knowledge is needed</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Non-Destructive Testing knowledge preferred or a good understanding of the techniques in the following methods: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic Thickness, Radiographic Testing </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Certification as Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI) through the American Welding Society preferred. Will be required to learn</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Knowledge of refinery damage mechanisms preferred. Will be required to learn</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">HF Alky with API-751 Knowledge not required, but recommended</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency in computer-based inspection data systems, reporting tools (e.g., Excel), and technical documentation software is required. Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to clearly present technical information across departments</li> </ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to climb and work at elevations in excess of 150 feet using the appropriate safety equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to work in confined spaces and at times in supplied breathing air</li> </ul> WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong teamwork environment with all refinery departments is expected </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">During Turnarounds and unscheduled maintenance activities may require more than 40 hours per week</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing and eye protection, face shield, goggles, rubber gear, gloves, SCBA, and fire-retardant outer wear are required</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Weekend duty assignments are periodically required </li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">After-hours callouts are periodically required</li> <li style="background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Participation in Incident Command Structure may be required </li> </ul> 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 downstream 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 and RICH Values There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. 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. You will work in Billings, Montana, the heart of Yellowstone Country. We have outdoor recreation in all directions and are less than an hour from the mountains. And, as Montana’s largest city, Billings offers options to balance life, work and play — with trails for walking and biking, historic sites, plenty of dining options, a myriad of cultural choices, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane. 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. 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 can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program. 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 219 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 125,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems. Our Retail Operations We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand. 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 calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

Unit Inspector (Billings, MT, US, 59101) @ Par Pacific Holdings

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