Refinery Chemist - Asphalt

Date: May 22, 2025

Location:

Tacoma, WA, US, 98421

Job Function: Refinery

Requisition Number: 5350

Title: Refinery Chemist - Asphalt

The Opportunity

• Asphalt Chemist at a growth-oriented energy company.
• Perform analytical testing for asphalt product quality control.
• Prepare & maintain analytical apparatus and procedures. Train & qualify lab personnel on these same procedures.
• Support asphalt product research and development of new product formulations.

An Asphalt Binder Chemist evaluates the properties of asphalts, polymers, and/or crudes to develop their suitability for applications in the paving and roofing industries. The Chemist must possess the ability to multi-task and stay on top of tasks in a deadline driven environment, and individuals must display effective time management and organizational skills. The Chemist must take ownership and accountability of work to ensure it is neat, clean, and accurate. Individuals will work on projects and matters of limited complexity in a supported role.

Key activities include:

• Will have working knowledge of ASTM and AASHTO procedures and able to perform them with a high degree of accuracy.

• Understand how the results affect the operations of the refinery and can communicate this to the necessary people in a profession manner.

• Will be available during off hours to take phone calls from operations, marketing and customers as needed. The person may have to work different hours or weekends as the workload demands.

• Will provide technical assistance to customers when marketing requests it.

• Work in other areas of the laboratory when requested.

• Working knowledge of Laboratory Information System

• Working knowledge of SDS and common safety procedures

• Maintain Procedures & Methods and implement revisions

• Train/Qualify/Recertify Lab employees in Asphalt Lab subdivision

• Assist with improving & maintaining QA/QC program in conformance to the Asphalt Area Quality Assurance Manual

• Develop standards & correlations, develop control charts, review performance and revise practices as necessary, report statistical & apparatus findings and performance weekly, coordinate routine blind sample testing, assist with QA corrective action plans, assist with interlaboratory crosscheck sample sets

• Provide technical & maintenance support for apparatus & equipment. Write work orders, when necessary, and follow work

• Assist Staff Asphalt Chemist with developing asphalt product formulations, asphalt research, & crude screening

• Recommend corrective action for individual or reformulating asphalt blends

• Assist Staff Asphalt Chemist with investigating customer inquiries for asphalt product supply

• Recover solvents from various asphalt test methods

• Prepare mix design samples and temperature-viscosity charts for agencies, construction labs, and customers

• Issue product Certificates of Analysis

• Assist with alternate crude evaluations

• Maintain retain sample inventory

• Issue product Certificates of Analysis

• Assist with alternate crude evaluations

• Maintain retain sample inventory

• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time

• Be able to take the initiative in problem solving

• Be a self-starter

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 .

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a science major, preferably Chemistry
• 3 years of AASHTO Asphalt testing experience required
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• MS Office; Excel and Word required

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 is in the Port of Tacoma in Washington, nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier. Located between two of America's trendiest cities: Portland and Seattle, Tacoma offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.

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 $97,189 to $145,784, plus 10% discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications in the targeted hiring range of $110,000 to $128,000.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns,managesand 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

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