Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Top 3 refinery operator Jobs

  • Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Kuehne+Nagel - West Jefferson,OH

    Kuehne+Nagel - - Responsibilities: Load and unload materials using material handling equipment; Move and store products throughout the warehouse; Pick orders and verify/receive materials in inventory; Palletize and shrink wrap; Conduct...

  • Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Operator - Mauser Packaging Solutions - Columbus,OH

    Mauser Packaging Solutions - - Responsibilities: Operate and maintain the onsite industrial wastewater pretreatment system; Monitor pH, flow, metals, oils, and other regulated parameters; Perform sampling, testing, documentation, and...

  • Forklift Operator - DHL Express - Lockbourne,OH

    DHL - 2450 Creekside Parkway - Responsibilities: Own the warehouse forklift operations to efficiently load and ship products daily ...

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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

  • 2020 employment: 40,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $79,540

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,300
  • Growth rate: 6 percent (As fast as 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: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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