Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Top 3 refinery operator Jobs

  • Production General Service Worker - 1st Shift - G&J Pepsi Cola - Columbus,OH

    G&J Pepsi Cola - - Responsibilities: Stock raw materials to production lines to support manufacturing requirements; Operate forklifts and production machines to meet production specifications; Perform quality checks and maintain production...

  • Maintenance - Includes Nights and Weekends - TopGolf - Columbus,OH

    Topgolf - 2000 Ikea Way - Responsibilities: Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks on facilities equipment.; Monitor inventory of facility supplies and materials.; Assist in setting up and arranging meeting rooms and workspaces.;...

  • Gas Station Attendant - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Monitors gas pumps, traffic flow, storage tanks; Cleans and manages spills; Assists members; Responds to potential emergencies; Performs routine maintenance and inspections ...

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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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