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Tank Integrity Coordinator The Opportunity
Tank Integrity Coordinator at a growth-oriented energy company. Position may be based in Billings, Montana, or Houston, Texas. Competitive salary with a strong comprehensive benefits package. Reporting to the Logistics Engineering and Integrity Manager, you'll be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Par Pacific's Mainland Logistics and Refinery Tank Integrity Program.
Key Activities Program Development & Governance
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company-wide Tank Integrity Program in accordance with API 653, API 650, API 575, API 580/581, API 570, STI standards, and applicable regulations. Establish engineering and inspection standards for tank construction, repair, alteration, and maintenance. Develop risk-based inspection (RBI) methodologies and inspection interval strategies. Standardize integrity management practices across all Logistics and Refinery tank farms. Serve as the technical authority for interpreting tank-related codes and regulatory requirements.
Field Oversight & Execution Support
Provide on-site oversight of tank cleaning; API 653 internal and external inspections; floor scans, UT, MFL, and NDE activities; repair scope development and execution; tank bottom replacements and shell repairs; new tank construction; and coating and lining applications. Conduct field audits of tank farms and refinery tankage. Support failure investigations and metallurgical analyses. Verify quality control and ensure repair activities meet code and company standards. Collaborate with site maintenance, operations, inspection, and engineering teams during outages.
Outage & Capital Planning
Develop and manage company-wide tank outage schedules. Coordinate outage timing with site leadership and commercial teams to minimize operational impact. Prepare annual budget forecasts and long-term capital plans for tank integrity activities. Support cost estimation and lifecycle management of tank assets.
Contractor & Procurement Management
Develop scopes of work for tank inspections, repairs, and construction. Lead or support RFP processes and contractor selection. Establish contracting strategies to reduce risk, improve quality, and control costs. Evaluate contractor performance and maintain preferred vendor relationships.
Data & Systems Management
Develop and maintain centralized tank integrity databases. Integrate inspection data, corrosion data, GIS mapping, and tank history records. Develop Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to track inspection status, compliance metrics, deficiencies, utilization, and budget performance. Monitor emerging technologies that improve inspection efficiency or reduce outage duration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Environmental and Compliance teams to ensure tanks operate within permit limitations, including air permits and SPCC requirements. Support safety system implementation, including high-level alarms and overfill protection. Lead and facilitate the Tank Integrity Network (TIN) to share lessons learned and best practices across Par Pacific locations. Provide technical training and mentoring to site-level personnel.
This description provides 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 must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering. Direct industry experience in tank integrity, inspection, or refinery/tank farm operations may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of five years of direct experience in storage tank integrity management, inspection, repair, or construction. Active API 653 certification. Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or significantly enhancing a tank integrity program. Working knowledge of API 653 inspection requirements, API 650 construction standards, aboveground atmospheric storage tanks, and tank farm operations within refinery or logistics environments. Experience coordinating tank outages and inspection planning. Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance requirements related to tank systems. Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms affecting storage tanks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of the PCMS application. Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card. Ability to reside and work full-time in either Billings, Montana, or Houston, Texas. Ability to travel 30-50% as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license. API 580/581 Risk-Based Inspection training or certification. Experience in multi-site tank integrity standardization. Experience in refinery operations. Familiarity with tank overfill protection systems and high-level alarm systems. Experience integrating inspection data into GIS platforms. Proficiency with SQL, Power BI, ESRI GIS, FME, Python, or R. Experience managing multimillion-dollar tank outage budgets. Experience leading cross-functional technical networks or committees.
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 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 This position may be based in Billings, Montana, or Houston, Texas, supporting Par Pacific's Mainland Logistics and Refinery Tank Integrity Program across company locations. Travel of 30-50% is required from either location. Billings, the heart of Yellowstone Country, offers outdoor recreation in all directions and is less than an hour from the mountains. As Montana's largest city, it provides options to balance life, work, and play, including walking and biking trails, historic sites, dining, cultural activities, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane. Houston is home to Par Pacific's corporate headquarters and offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area, including diverse dining, cultural attractions, professional sports, and access to a broad energy industry community. 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
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