Refinery Operator jobs in Washington

Refinery Operator controls equipment systems that process natural gas or petroleum into specified products. Responsibilities include monitoring pressure and flow and reading gauges and adjusting valves as needed. Being a Refinery Operator requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Refinery Operator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Refinery Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Refinery Operator (FT)
  • Clean Harbors Environmental Services
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Our Tacoma, WA location is currently seeking a Sr. Refinery Operator. The Sr. Refinery Operator is responsible for tank re-refinery process operations, recording tank gauge readings, and completing tank transfers and other associated paperwork along with assisting other team members when required. 

    Pay Rate Union Contract: $30.02

    Why work for Clean Harbors?
    • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
    • Comprehensive health coverage benefits;
    • Company-paid certifications, licenses, and training;
    • Competitive hourly wages with opportunity for overtime, as per collective agreement;
    • Positive and safe work environments;
    • Opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.

    Responsibilities for Internal Candidates:
    Key Responsibilities:  
    • Perform all assigned tasks ensuring that safety is the number one priority;
    • Perform all requested duties and maintain an advanced understanding and in-depth knowledge of the Re-Refinery process and facility;
    • Complete all training and certifications as assigned, and maintain current certifications as needed. 

    Complete day-to-day operational tasks, which include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Maintain a clean work area, including all office areas, locker rooms, tank farm, tower, parking lot, and rail spots;
    • Following the direction of the lead operator handle all plant operations and perform necessary adjustments to the plant;
    • Follow proper tower operating procedure regarding swapping and cleaning of tower strainers; know and understand which strainers need to be swapped and cleaned during a day shift, and which swapped and cleaned during a night shift;
    • Change out the flame arrestor and clean every shift;
    • Change out the oxidizer head and clean every shift;
    • Perform hourly rounds of the boiler and complete the hourly boiler log;
    • Monitor and collect as necessary all sump water, contact water, and off-gas waste; all totes and drums generated must be properly labeled and placed in the appropriate collection area;
    • Assist oil operator recycling (tank farm operator) and lead operator as needed;
    • Assist or perform any necessary or requested preventive maintenance in the facility including dry vac and pump PMs;
    • Perform or assist with all tower preventive maintenance operations;
    • Assist in the training of new employees;
    • Sample tanks and production lines as needed and per daily sampling guidelines;
    • Follow all established sampling procedures for tanks, railcars, and the facility;
    • Operate Equipment as needed – Forklift, Manlift, etc.;
    • Replace PPE drums as necessary/Pump up Re-Use drums as needed;
    • Empty all containment bins and replace all dirty oil absorbent pads at end of each shift;
    • Communicate problems/issues found with your Lead Operator and/or Supervisor;
    • Input work tickets for all equipment that requires repair and perform the necessary repair if possible;
    • Troubleshoot and repair equipment as directed;
    • Come to work ready to work at shift change; clean shaven in compliance with the OSHA fit test and Clean Harbors respirator policy, steel-toed boots, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hat, and safety glasses;
    • Utilize proper PPE for the assigned task to include, but not limited to; steel toed boots, coveralls, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, fall protection, rain gear, and Tyvek coveralls when necessary;
    • All other duties as assigned by supervision.

    Qualifications for Internal Candidates
    What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
    • Previous experience working in a labor-intensive role is required;
    • Previous production /manufacturing experience is preferred;
    • Previous years of refinery operations experience is an asset;
    • Previous forklift experience is an asset;
    • Previous supervision or lead experience is an asset;
    • Valid driver’s license is required.

    Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

    Emerald Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is the leading marine and industrial tank cleaning company and a major recycler of oil and wastewater in the Pacific Northwest. We are a full-service environmental partner for automotive, commercial, and industrial services that responsibly divert and renew the planet’s waste stream through industrial cleaning and spill response, solvent recycling and disposal, and lastly, used oil collection and repurposing.

    We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however, only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

    Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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Administrative Assistant
  • robis Lakewood Camera + The Print Refinery
  • Lakewood, WA FULL_TIME
  • Company Description We suggest you enter details here. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role as an Administrative Assistant at Robis Lakewood Camera The Print Refinery located in Lakewood,...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Refinery Inspector
  • Marathon Petroleum Corporation
  • Anacortes, WA FULL_TIME
  • An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative tea...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Refinery Inspector
  • 4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC
  • Anacortes, WA FULL_TIME
  • An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative te...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Security Officer - Local Refinery
  • Allied Universal
  • Anacortes, WA FULL_TIME
  • Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workpl...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Construction Project Engineer - Refinery
  • WRS
  • Anacortes, WA OTHER
  • WRS has immediate openings for experienced and competent Civil Project Engineer. We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, self-motivated, and has exceptional work ethic and strong moral charact...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Oil Refinery Operator
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bowersville, GA
  • Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innov...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Technician
  • Airswift
  • Richmond, CA
  • Airswift is looking for a Lab Technician to work on an 11-month contract with a major Oil and Gas company in Richmond, C...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Planning Engineer
  • ZymeFlow
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description Job Summary Supports the offsite planning of decontamination projects using ZymeFlow process in refinery...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Refinery Operator
  • Hiring Now!
  • Bellevue, OH
  • Position overview:This is a Night shift position in the Refinery department on a 12-hour rotating basis. Learn and manag...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Refinery Helper
  • Ecobat
  • Middletown, NY
  • I. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to assist with Refinery operations. II. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESP...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Surveyor
  • DLZ Corporation
  • Chicago, IL
  • About DLZ: DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities acr...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Refinery Operator
  • Clean Harbors
  • East Chicago, IN
  • Our Safety-Kleen Refinery in East Chicago, IN is looking for a Refinery Operator to join our safety conscious team. You ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Refinery Operator I
  • Clean Harbors
  • East Chicago, IN
  • We are seeking an eager Refinery Operator for our East Chicago, IN location to perform and oversee various refinery plan...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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Income Estimation for Refinery Operator jobs
$64,241 to $79,811

Refinery Operator in Baton Rouge, LA
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Refinery Operator in Gainesville, FL
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Refinery Operator in Portland, ME
When these changes have been determined, the refinery control panel operator is responsible for starting pumps and opening valves to regulate the flow of product, or communicating with other workers the changes concerning pump operation, opening and closing valves or checking temperatures.
December 19, 2019