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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Par Pacific
- **Location:** Hilo, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), SAP (Applications), SAP Knowledge Warehouse
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18728223/Reliability-Engineer-Hawaii-Kapolei

## About the Role

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 athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic., * Bachelor's degree, from an accredited university, in Electrical Engineering required

 * Minimum two years' experience in power engineering preferred
 * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
 * Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, SCADA, and SEL a plus
 * SAP knowledge that includes ability to create Work Orders from Notifications desired
 * Must possess a valid U.S. Driver's License with acceptable Driver's Abstract
 * Must be able to communicate in oral and written format with all levels of employees within the organization.

## Description

* Recommend and implement improvements to enhance infrastructure of the reliability of refinery electrical and instrumentation systems and infrastructure.
 * Work in a collaborative environment where strong communication and relationship- building skills are essential. We believe we are better together and strive to build a cohesive, high-performing team, rather than a traditional hierarchy
 * Reporting to the Reliability Superintendent, manage a variety of projects and assignments involving maintenance and modernization of refinery electrical and instruments systems, engineering design and troubleshooting low- to high-voltage equipment.

Key activities include:

 * Provides specifications and guidelines for electrical and instruments systems. Provides technical leadership to others in the field of electrical/instrumentation.
 * Conducts troubleshooting of refinery-wide electrical systems (480V to 138kv).
 * Use computer-assisted software (AutoCAD) to create/update drawings
 * Provide support/quality assurance for ongoing projects
 * Coordinate plant efforts in reviewing breakdowns and failures with the intention of eliminating root causes of the failures, increasing the on-stream plant reliability and reducing costs.
 * Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering
 * Assists in a continuous improvement process by identifying new information electrical/instrumentation that enhances profitability and reliability.
 * Assists with One-Line development and updating (as-built One-Lines) to reflect field changes
 * Provides technical support to the maintenance department including supervision of electrical checks prior to system commissioning, reviewing PM's, etc.
 * Develops and maintains standardized specifications for electrical selection and installation.
 * Provides primary review of vendor/contractor electrical design to ensure compliance with refinery specifications and applicable safety codes.
 * Assist in training of maintenance and operations personnel.
 * Must be available to work during off-hours, especially for emergencies and turnarounds.
 * Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery.
 * Develops PM tasks in SAP to improve reliability of electrical/instruments.
 * Keep reliability superintendent informed on all activities, opportunities, and status of assigned responsibilities
 * High Ownership in the MOC (Management of Change) process.
 * Proactively seek out cost savings and reliability enhancement opportunities.
 * Must be available to work on off-hours especially for emergencies and turnarounds.
 * Must be able to work effectively with others at all levels and functional areas of the refinery
 * Regular schedule includes weekends, holidays and on call 24/7 for emergencies.
 * Demonstrative professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart.
 * Performs other duties as required and needed