Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Top 3 refinery operator Jobs

  • Refinery Material Handler - GFL Environmental - Columbus,OH

    The primary function of the refinery material handler will be to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks and railcars, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm, daily. This position reports to...

  • Operations Manager (Operations Manager II) - DHL Express - Groveport,OH

    To maximize the performance of the site by directing the daily, weekly, and monthly activities; providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the operations staff; executing against customer requirements and achieving operational...

  • Production Technician 2- Columbus - Calgon Carbon Corporation - Columbus,OH

    Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

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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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