Oil Refinery Operator Trainee Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Planning Supervisor
Posting Start Date: 3/28/26
Job Location (Short): O'ahu, Kapolei, Hawaii
The Opportunity

• Planning Supervisor at a growth-oriented energy company
• Opportunity to work in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
• Enjoy exposure to senior leaders while providing analysis of the company's forecasting and business planning initiatives.
• Reporting to the Director of Economics and Planning at the Par Hawaii Refinery, you will provide exemplary customer service to our internal and external customers.

Key activities include:

• Manages the planning of product blending, scheduling, and product distribution.
• Prepares inventory forecasts that are used for product imports/exports planning decisions, financial forecasting, and hedging by our headquarters.
• Maintains and develops advanced Excel based spreadsheet tools to create refinery yield and product forecasting plans.
• Ownership of refinery inspection services program and other related contractor services which includes developing yearly budgets and approving invoices and spending.
• Work closely with Refinery Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Logistics and Commercial personnel to communicate refinery run plans and targets.
• Supervises a small team of SME oils planning schedulers who manage the short-term distribution plans.
• Provide support and create enthusiasm from Hawaii Operations and Houston Commercial/Management for the operating plan through influence and effective communication skills.

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. 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 at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Additional qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in oil refining, Planning and Economics, Operations or Process Engineering required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Planning and Economics is preferred
• Experience providing production/inventory projections preferred
• Experience planning product blending and distribution from refinery preferred
• Experience scheduling and managing multi-product load/discharge on barge and ships preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills in applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and plant information systems required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong skills in coordination and logical thinking are essential
• Strong awareness of economics of refining and trading expected
• This is an in-office position in Kapolei
• Travel approximately 2-3 times per year to collaborate with our teams

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 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
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. The office where you'll work is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park). Located on the southwest side of O'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu'u of 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, campsites and 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 newly acquired companies.
Focusing 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.
Hiring Range:
The hiring range for this position is $155,700 to $194,000, plus non-discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.
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 combining 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.