Assistant Mechanic (Instrumentation Technician)
Posting Start Date: 10/1/26
Job Location (Short): Tacoma, WA, USA, 98421
Assistant Mechanic (Instrumentation Tech)
The Opportunity
• 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
• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor
Key activities include:
• Repair of instruments and analyzers throughout the refinery
• Repair or assist other multi-craft mechanics in the 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.
Qualifications
To meet the basic qualifications for employment, 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:
• At least three (3) years' experience and journeyman skill level in instrument troubleshooting and repair, including both pneumatic and electronic instruments in an industrial maintenance environment. In-depth experience with distributed control systems required
• Experience in repair, calibration and troubleshooting of gas analyzers a plus
• Experience and ability to demonstrate journeyman skill level in a second craft within six months of hiring
• Ability and willingness to develop usable skill level in a third craft area prior to final qualification as "A" Mechanic
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, circuit diagrams, and loop diagrams
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Tech school diploma highly desirable
• Experience with various handheld communicators and calibrators
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and individual components
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to take on challenges and work through to completion
Starting Pay Rate: $49.42 per hour during 6 month probation, then $50.48-$54.20 based on qualifications.
Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
