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Pumper/Entry Level Operator (Multiple Positions Available)
Posting Start Date: 3/2/26
Job Location (Short): Newcastle, WY, USA, 82701
The Opportunity

• Pumper/Entry Level Operator at a growth-oriented energy company
• Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will oversee and execute all tank transfers of product throughout the refinery, while also monitoring and helping to troubleshoot all truck loading racks. We have approximately 60 tanks at this facility joining a team of Pumpers/Entry Level Operators, you will work a 4 on/4 off rotating (day and night) 12-hour shift schedule
• To summarize, team members filling this role will serve as the eyes and ears of this facility
• They will report incidents, keep an eye out for any suspicious activities and ensure safety is always a top priority
• Pumpers/Entry Level Operators will always need to be aware of their surroundings, including the weather and atmospheric conditions (it can get very windy, for example), so they can ensure successful and safe operations
• We provide required PPE for this position

Key activities include:

• Monitor and operate pumps, valves, and other field equipment to move crude oil and finished products between tanks and process units
• Perform accurate gauge readings and record product levels, temperatures, and pressures
• Conduct routine inspections of tanks, pumps, and associated equipment to identify leaks, malfunctions, or unsafe conditions
• Collect product samples as needed for laboratory analysis
• Communicate with the control room and other operators to coordinate product movements
• Assist with routine maintenance and ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and operational procedures. During refinery turnarounds, this position will transition to support maintenance operations as needed
• Accurately complete logs, reports, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

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

• Must be 18 years old or older with a High School Diploma or equivalent required; College coursework or degree preferred; certifications are a plus
• Experience with loading and unloading large trucks and trailers is preferred
• Experience with tank transfers and loading rack operation in a refinery environment is preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing tanks and lifting up to [50] lbs., the ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb and grasp are required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail preferred
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word are preferred
• Strong math skills including the ability to work with percentages, convert fractions to decimals, etc. is required
• Strong communication skills are required
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment is required
• Strong organization and multitasking skills to ensure efficiency
• Fluency in English, both oral and written are required
• A commitment to attendance and punctuality required
• A strong work ethic is required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting are required
• The ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces is required
• The ability to work in a position exposed to heat, noise, humidity, altitude, smoke, fumes, dust, gases, hydrocarbons, paints, and solvents will be required

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 employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who 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. You will work in Newcastle, the county seat of Weston County, which offers the neighborly culture you would expect in a small town. We are proud of our great schools, low cost of living, and even lower cost of housing. The downtown historic district is listed with the National Registry of Historic Places, and it helps preserve the Western culture that residents love.
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 124,000 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.