Assistant Mechanic - Pump Mechanic
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Assistant Mechanic – Pump Mechanic
Assistant Mechanic at a growth-oriented energy company. Union-represented (USW). Ability to progress through the different higher permanent classifications with the Maintenance Department, up to including, B Mechanic and A Mechanic.
The OpportunityAssistant Mechanic at a growth-oriented energy company. Union-represented (USW). Ability to progress through the different higher permanent classifications with the Maintenance Department, up to including, B Mechanic and A Mechanic.
Key Activities Include- Repair rotating equipment throughout the refinery
- Repair or assist other multi-craft mechanics in routine maintenance of other refinery equipment
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.
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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Additional Qualifications Include- Minimum 3 years experience and journeyman skill level in rotating equipment maintenance and repair, machinist, or millwright craft.
- Demonstrated basic understanding of taking clearance measurements and recording information.
- Demonstrated basic understanding of obtaining manufacturer’s specification data and comparing to taken measurements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, pump drawings and seal drawings.
- Demonstrated aptitude for performing rotating equipment work.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and written procedures.
- Interest in performing maintenance work in an industrial field setting.
- Potential to achieve a journeyman skill level in a second craft area before being promoted to a B Mechanic and a third craft area before promotion to A Mechanic.
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical school credentials are highly desirable.
- Ability and willingness to do outside work in all-weather with considerable climbing. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
- Ability and willingness to do work in confined spaces when required.
- Willingness to do rotating shift work including some nights and weekends.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Willingness to do marine vessel mooring activities including deployment of boom, mooring lines and connect/disconnect of loading hoses.
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.
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 people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.
Location, Location, Location
Because Par Pacific is located 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 Tideflats of Tacoma, 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…
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