Fuels Compliance Specialist

The Opportunity  

• Fuels Compliance Specialist at a growth-oriented energy company 
• A golden opportunity to contribute to the expansion of the nascent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market and regulations
• Offers interactions between mandated and voluntary markets
• Reporting to the Director of Fuels Compliance, you will primarily focus on federal and state regulatory requirements and incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The Fuels Compliance Specialist will stay up to date with proposed changes with the regulations and support the Commercial Team’s strategic plans.

Key activities include:  

• Establish and maintain a strong business relationship with all internal and external Stakeholders
• Coordinate the generation of RINs and reporting under the RFS program
• Track the sustainability, traceability and lifecycle GHG emissions of biomass feedstocks and SAF under CORSIA
• Manage record keeping requirements and Book and Claim systems
• Facilitate the claims of the Clean Fuel Production Credit(45Z) with the Tax group
• Coordinate annual audits and verification process for the facility (i.e. ISCC, LCFS, RFS)
• Initiate process improvement recommendations for the fuel compliance group and the organization
• Ensure contracts and product transfer documents are up to date and maintained
• Monitor and promptly communicate changes to rules that have an impact on the business
• Provide regulatory guidance to commercial, refining, marketing, and operations as necessary

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:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the fuel compliance field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or trading operations preferred
• Knowledge and experience with ISCC, RFS, LCFS, or other regulatory programs for transportation fuels required
• Ability to effectively manage responsibilities and complete tasks on a timely basis required
• Aptitude to learn quickly and self-driven required
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to understand and interpret regulatory requirements preferred
• Experience working with SAP and Excel preferred

About Us  

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a growing energy company providing both renewable and conventional fuels to the western United States. Par Pacific owns and operates 219,000 bpd of combined refining capacity across four locations in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, and an extensive energy infrastructure network, including 13 million barrels of storage, and marine, rail, rack, and pipeline assets. In addition, Par Pacific operates the Hele retail brand in Hawaii and the “nomnom” convenience store chain in the Pacific Northwest. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. 

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 office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work. 

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.