Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Top 3 refinery operator Jobs
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Supervisor Maintenance (Energy & Weld Shop)
- American Refining Group Inc.
- Bradford, PA
ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits ...
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CNC Machinist
- Electra
- Boulder, CO
Create machining protocols, establish standardized tooling setups, and refine operating procedures to produce electrochemical cell components from a diverse range of materials, including plastics ...
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Restoration Technician
- Open Systems Technologies
- Richmond, CA
... the refinery . - Requires use of Personal Protective Equipment, as outlined by Chevron Richmond and Veolia. - Work inside refinery process units, and some interaction with refinery operators ...
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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