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Twin Rivers Technologies

Refinery Operator

Quincy, MA

$22 - $26/hr

Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary. * Perform regular routine ... Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested. * Support the ...

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Engineer, Staff Controls

Houston, TX

$79K - $103K/yr

... crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering ... Lead the design effort for control system upgrades, Burner Management System upgrades, and shutdown ...

Enterprise Products

Engineer, Staff Controls

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

... crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering ... Lead the design effort for control system upgrades, Burner Management System upgrades, and shutdown ...

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How much do assistant oil refinery shutdown jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant oil refinery shutdown in the United States is $19.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown vs Maintenance Technician in the oil refining industry?

AspectAssistant Oil Refinery ShutdownMaintenance Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications, safety training, technical knowledgeTechnical certifications, safety training, technical skills
Work EnvironmentShutdown sites, refinery facilities during outagesRefinery plants, maintenance workshops
Employer & Industry UsageUsed during planned shutdowns for safety and coordinationRegular maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting

The Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown focuses on supporting planned shutdowns, coordinating activities, and ensuring safety during outages. Maintenance Technicians perform routine repairs and maintenance tasks. While both roles require technical skills and safety certifications, the Assistant role emphasizes shutdown coordination, whereas Maintenance Technicians focus on ongoing equipment upkeep.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown, candidates generally need a background in mechanical or process engineering, experience in industrial maintenance, and relevant safety training or certifications (such as OSHA or confined space entry). Familiarity with refinery-specific tools, asset management systems, and shutdown planning software is typically required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help coordinate teams and respond swiftly to operational challenges. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely shutdowns that minimize downtime and uphold safety standards.

What are the typical responsibilities of an Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown during a turnaround project?

As an Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown, your key responsibilities typically include supporting the coordination and execution of maintenance and repair activities during planned shutdowns or turnarounds. You'll assist in scheduling tasks, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and communicating updates between various teams such as engineering, operations, and contractors. The role often involves tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and helping to resolve on-site issues to minimize downtime. It's a highly collaborative environment that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities during high-pressure periods.

What are Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdowns?

Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdowns are support roles involved in the scheduled maintenance or temporary closure of oil refinery units. These assistants help coordinate activities such as cleaning, repairing, inspecting, and replacing equipment to ensure the refinery operates safely and efficiently once restarted. They work under the supervision of shutdown coordinators or supervisors and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and contractors. The role often involves following strict safety protocols, documenting work progress, and ensuring that all tasks are completed within the planned timeline.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Oil Refinery Shutdown job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,241 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Environmental Specialist - Oil Refinery

Environmental Specialist - Oil Refinery

CHS, Inc.

Mcpherson, KS

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

CHS Inc. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 358 rated logistics

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas. We are looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist to maintain environmental programs, policies, procedures, and documentation. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary. 

Responsibilities
  • Stay current with applicable environmental regulations to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Perform hazardous waste determinations, review reports, and provide guidance to ensure compliance with RCRA regulations.
  • Determine data collection methods, compile data, make detailed calculations, and perform QA/QC on scientific reports to ensure compliance. 
  • Prepare graphs, charts, and statistical models from collected data. 
  • Analyze data to assess environmental conditions, establish standards, and develop approaches for control of identified environmental impacts.
  • Coordinate and/or support projects involving environmental analysis.
  • Perform tasks required under the facilities Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), and Facility Response Plan (FRP), and review and update each plan as necessary to ensure continued regulatory compliance.
  • Assist with the development of environmental liability cost estimates and financial assurance documentation. 
  • Assist in representing CHS McPherson Refinery during local, state, and federal agency audits and inspections. 
  • Become familiar with and utilize various computer programs used at the refinery for environmental tracking, expense reporting, budgeting, tracking health and safety metrics, etc.
  • Support refinery operations with environmental guidance on day-to-day basis. 
  • Oversee and direct contractors concerning project work scope development, project execution, and completion of reports. 
  • Participate in on-call rotation and carry a company-issued cell phone for response to company-related environmental questions, guidance, and/or emergency response.
  • Monitor the budget for work area.
  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. 
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
  • Successful candidate will be required to reside within approximately 50 miles of the refinery, due to emergency response requirements.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of Environmental work experience including knowledge/working understanding of environmental regulations including Clean Water Act, TSCA, Clean Air Act and others.
Additional Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree highly preferred in Environmental Science or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook 
  • Related refining industry experience
  • Hazwoper 40-hour certification
  • Experience leading Environmental projects to evaluate environmental conditions.
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, and motor vehicle checks, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
  • Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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