Terminal Technician

The Opportunity

Midstream Logistics Terminal Technician at a growth-oriented energy company.

This position supports safe, reliable, and compliant terminal operations in Helena, MT. Reporting to the Pipeline & Terminal Supervisor, the Terminal Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining terminal equipment, overseeing product movements, executing routine inspections, and supporting emergency response readiness.

The ideal candidate brings mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety. This is a hands-on, field-based role with occasional on-call responsibilities. Terminal Technicians must be able to respond to the Helena terminal within one hour for emergency callouts.

Key activities include:

• Terminal Operations
  • Perform daily terminal operations, including product transfers, tank monitoring, and equipment startup/shutdown.
  • Ensure all product handling activities meet company and regulatory standards for quality and safety.
  • Conduct routine inspections of tanks, pumps, meters, valves, and piping systems.
  • Safely operate loading/unloading systems for trucks, pipelines, and other assets.
  • Monitor and maintain terminal automation systems, Terminal Management System (TMS) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) inputs, and applicable logs.
    
    

• Maintenance and Inspection
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
  • Support troubleshooting of equipment issues and coordinate repairs as needed.
  • Assist in maintaining facility readiness and ensure all operational equipment is functioning properly.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and calibration activities.
    
    

• Compliance and Safety
  • Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and confined space entry requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Participate in emergency response drills and maintain familiarity with site-specific plans.
  • Support spill prevention and response initiatives.
    
    

• Administrative and Support Activities
  • Complete daily operational logs and inspection reports.
  • Assist with inventory tracking, product reconciliation, and system documentation.
  • Support project work and upgrades under the guidance of the supervisor or engineering team.
  • Work collaboratively with peers and contractors to ensure safe and efficient terminal performance.

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

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and maintained throughout employment.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in industrial operations, oil & gas, terminals, or related fields
• Ability to respond to the Helena terminal within 1 hour of an emergency call
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to following procedures
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, control systems, terminal management systems)
  
  

Preferred:

• Two years of experience in pipeline or terminal operations
• Knowledge of terminal systems including pumps, motors, meters, and valves
• Understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
• OSHA 10/30 certification, HAZWOPER training, or similar credentials

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.

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.