Applications Specialist

Applications Specialist

Posting Start Date: 10/16/26

Job Location (Short): O'ahu, Kapolei, Hawaii

The Opportunity

• Application Specialist at a growth-oriented downstream energy company.
• Contribute directly to a growing, agile organization where your technical contributions drive real-time operational efficiency and energy reliability across the Hawaiian Islands.
• Work side-by-side with a tight-knit, collaborative team of plant operators, process engineers, maintenance professionals and enterprise IT leaders - serving as the vital, trusted link between field operations and digital systems.
• Reporting to the Director, Integration, this role delivers hands-on, mission-critical on-site IT application support, troubleshooting, and system integration cross our refining and multimodal logistics network, advancing our shared mission of "Humbly Serving Communities."

Key activities:

• Provide prompt, high-quality on-site IT application support and incident resolution for Par Hawaii Refining's operations, engineering, maintenance, laboratory, and HSSE teams.
• Maintain and administer the site application portfolio, including operational tools and engineering systems such as OSIsoft PI/PI Vision, ELogger, cBliss, KMS, Sphera PHA, SmartPlan, Prometheus, LeakDAS, and process simulation platforms.
• Ensure rapid recovery of applications, interfaces, and associated application servers following outages, collaborating closely with Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Operational Technology (OT), and external software vendors.
• Coordinate application installations, version upgrades, licensing, and system patching utilizing rigorous testing and change-management protocols to minimize impact on plant operations.
• Work closely with refinery discipline leads engineers to gather and document business requirements, evaluate software tools, and implement enhancements.
• Provide essential IT administration for specialized systems, including user access management, Active Directory support, and vendor escalation management.
• Conduct routine application and database maintenance, system health assessments, and standard data query and reporting support.
• Develop and update clear application documentation, technical support procedures, end-user guidance, and site-level training materials.
• Build collaborative partnerships with corporate Enterprise Applications and peer support teams across other Par Pacific operating locations to foster standardized best practices.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance system stability, process safety, operational efficiency, and user adoption.

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 https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additional qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred (an equivalent combination of education, relevant technical certifications, and work experience will be considered)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in IT support, systems analysis, or application support required
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and standard desktop and server hardware required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Ability and willingness to participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours or weekend support for critical incidents, patching, or turnarounds required
• Physical capability to lift equipment up to 30 lbs., climb stairs and structures, and safely navigate an industrial refinery environment wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) required
• Experience supporting specialized applications in refining, chemical manufacturing, industrial engineering, or HSSE environments preferred
• Direct experience with industrial platforms such as OSIsoft PI/PI Vision, cBliss, AutoCAD, CADWorx, CAESAR II, HYSYS/UniSim, Prometheus, or Sphera preferred
• Familiarity with software licensing, integrations, database querying, and software vendor management preferred
• General understanding of downstream oil and gas refining or multimodal logistics operations preferred
• This is an in-office position in Kapolei
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record required
• Must be willing to travel to the interisland and other sites as needed

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $87,000 to $107,000 plus non-discretionary. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

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 125,000 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.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.