Date: Jul 23, 2025
Location:
Tacoma, WA, US, 98421
Job Function: Information Technology
Requisition Number: 5468
Title: Process Control Systems Engineer
The Opportunity•Process Control Systems Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
•Reporting to the Director of Operational Technology
•Oversee the design, configuration, and lifecycle management of the industrial process control systems that automate and monitor our refinery and terminal operations
•Play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our operations
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence
Key Activities Include
•Design, configure, administer, and maintain our industrial control systems, including:
+ ABB Symphony Plus Distributed Control System (DCS)
+ ABB Ability 800xA Safety Instrumented System
+ Varec Fuels Manager Inventory Management System
+ TopTech TMS Terminal Management System
•Ensure all industrial control systems adhere to company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements, including cybersecurity protocols.
•Lead projects to upgrade, expand, and integrate control systems to support Par Pacific’s vision and goals.
•Provide expert-level support for control system hardware and software including problem diagnosis, unscheduled maintenance repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and system upgrades.
•Provide field support to troubleshoot communication and system integration issues
•Program DCS base control loop configuration, tuning, and alarm setpoints.
•Work closely with IT, operations, maintenance, and engineering to manage and optimize virtualized computing environment, industrial networking, HMIs, and field equipment performance.
•Provide training and mentorship to technical, operations, and maintenance staff on process control technologies and best practices.
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 employment, 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•Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field strongly preferred.
•Other equivalent degree or relevant experience will be considered
•Minimum of 5 years of experience with DCS configuration, programming, and optimization.8
•Foundation in industrial communications, administration, and cybersecurity best practices for control systems.
•Working knowledge of industrial and process safety regulations.
•Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
•Ability to periodically provide off-hours support and respond to callouts
Preferred Skills And Experience
•Familiarity with ABB Symphony Plus DCS and Ability 800xA systems.
•Experience in refining, chemical processing, or other manufacturing industries.
•Experience complying with Washington Department of Homeland Security (DOHS) or CAL Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
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. The refinery where you’ll work is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.
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.
Hiring Range
The hiring range for this position is $112,253 - $168,379 per year. 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 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.
Nearest Major Market:
Tacoma
Job Segment:
Process Engineer, Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Refinery, Engineering, Energy
full time
$112,253-$168,379Tacoma, WA2 days ago
