Safety Manager at Par Pacific in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Par Pacific is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. Par Pacific combines experience in the oil and gas industry with corporate financing know-how. We bring this unique strength to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, entrepreneurial organization, we actively pursue new opportunities in response to local market demands and changing external environments.

The Role

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will be proving exemplary customer service to our clients.

As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

• Exemplify safety leadership to all levels of the organization - coach and mentor other leaders


• Lead and develop the Safety Department to be a trusted partner to deliver health and safety programs and procedures that meet compliance requirements and corporate objectives.


• Drive creation, development, and implementation of a plant fire brigade staffed with trained and competent volunteers.


• Accountable for the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and assurance of the following programs to meet compliance requirements and corporate objectives:
  
  
  • Health and safety programs and procedures (including Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Fall Protection, Confined Space Permits, Hot Work Permits, Gas Testing, Exposure Monitoring, and HAZCOM)
  
  
  • Process Safety programs and procedures (PSM, PHA, MOC, PSSR)
  
  
  • EHS training
  
  
  • Incident reporting and investigations
  
  
  • Health and safety audits (including insurance audits)
  
  
  • Regulatory and internal health and safety reporting requirements
  
  
  
  


• Maintain internal (Par EHS Council) and external networks with regulators (WADOSH), industrial associations (WSPA, AFPM). Contractors, and support organizations (TFD)
  


• Ensure communication and awareness of health and safety hazards and risks to leadership within the refinery and with Par corporate.

The Opportunity

The Safety Manager is responsible to lead U.S. Oil & Refining Co.'s Safety Department to drive the health and safety culture at the refinery toward the goal of zero incidents. The role is accountable for the development, implementation and coordination of refinery emergency response, health and safety, and process safety programs and policies. The Safety Manager reports to the Vice President & Refinery Manager and serves as a member of the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualification 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 be a good fit for the (Safety Manger opportunity, you will have:

• BA/BS in occupational safety & health, engineering or a related field is desired.


• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred.


• 15 years' refining/petrochemical experience is preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in industrial health and safety role is required.


• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team within an organization with multiple departments and competing priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and lead culture change with all levels and departments within an organization


• Working knowledge of general health and safety regulations and their application in the refining industry. Experience complying with Washington DOSH regulations is desired


• General knowledge of process safety regulations and their application in the refining industry. Experience complying with Washington PSM regulations is a plus


• Good oral and written communication skills


• This individual must be an effective communicator and plays a key role engaging on health and safety matters with all levels of the organization.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

More Good Reasons to work for Par:

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacificis located insome of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office whereyou'llwork is in Tacoma Washington, It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work

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.

Excellent compensation

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.

Keys to Success

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. Candidates should have a natural thirst for knowledge and curiosity to drive personal and professional development.

In addition,tobe a successful Safety Manager, you will:

• Be proactive


• Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player


• Identify ways to improve processes and controls

• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems


• Strong work ethic and accountability


• Effectively communicate with the team and ask questions

The Company

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to identify, acquire and operate energy and infrastructure businesses with attractive competitive positions. We own and operate refineries in Hawaii,Washingtonand Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 150Mbpd. We own and operate one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with a logistics network supplying the major islands of the state. In Wyoming, Par Pacific owns a refinery and associated logisticsnetwork in a niche market. We operate 123 fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. Par Pacific has an active, opportunistic growth strategy. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

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.