Assistant Mechanic (Pump Mechanic)

Union-represented role with a growth-oriented energy company. Ability to progress through higher permanent classifications within the Maintenance Department, up to B Mechanic and A Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Repair rotating equipment throughout the refinery.
• Repair or assist other multi-craft mechanics in routine maintenance of other refinery equipment.

Note: Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Eligibility to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Review eligibility criteria.
• Three (3) years’ experience and journeyman skill level in rotating equipment maintenance and repair, machinist, or millwright craft.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of taking clearance measurements and recording information.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of obtaining manufacturer’s specification data and comparing to taken measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, pump drawings, and seal drawings.
• Demonstrated aptitude for performing rotating equipment work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
• Interest in performing maintenance work in an industrial field setting.
• Potential to achieve a journeyman skill level in a second craft area before being promoted to a B Mechanic and a third craft area before promotion to A Mechanic.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical school credentials are highly desirable.
• Qualify for a respirator SCBA clearance.
• Ability and willingness to do outside work in all-weather with considerable climbing. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces when required.
• Willingness to do rotating shift work including some nights and weekends.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to do marine vessel mooring activities including deployment of boom, mooring lines, and connect/disconnect of loading hoses.

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. Our team consists of downstream industry veterans and subject matter experts who lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem-solving approach. We leverage diverse strengths and motivation to identify and capitalize on opportunities in challenging environments.

As a growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing expertise, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust allotment of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement savings plans.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their families.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with discounted company stock.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $49.42 per hour.

Location

The refinery is located in the Tideflats of Tacoma, Washington, nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier. Tacoma offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and is situated between Portland and Seattle, two of America’s trendiest cities.