Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Top 3 refinery operator Jobs

Refinery Operator - Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc - Tacoma, Washington
Refinery Operator Job ID:64864 Functional Area:Equipment Operator Position Type:Field Services Experience Required:1+ yr Location:WA,Tacoma Department: Education Required:High School Diploma Position ...
Sr. Engineer, PSM - Toledo Refining Co.LLC - Oregon, Ohio
Provide support and guidance to the refinery operations Trainer/Writers to promote the flexibility, consistency, and quality of refinery operating procedures. Periodically develop and write Weekly ...
Refinery Plant Manager - Total Grow Control - Fort Collins, CO
Continue staffing and training of Refinery Operators * Maintain biomass and oil testing data * Purchasing of consumables * Documentation of preventative maintenance (PM) JOB REQUIREMENTS: PhD or ...

What They Do

Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.

Salary

2014 employment: 42,400
May 2015 median annual wage: $65,190

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 900
Growth rate: 2 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

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