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Contract Refinery Plant Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SALT Refinery Superintendent

Newark, CA · On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee safety, food quality ...

Refinery Superintendent

Newark, CA · On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

Job Purpose and Impact The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee ...

Job Purpose and Impact The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee ...

Job Purpose and Impact The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee ...

A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of a Glycol ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

Plant Operator II (or) Plant Operator I * Grade: Technical 41 (or) Technical 38 * Job Code: 127954 ... refining and/or processing or manufacturing. WORKING CONDITIONS * Required to carry pager and/or ...

Overview A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

Plant Operator II (or) Plant Operator I * Grade: Technical 41 (or) Technical 38 * Job Code: 127954 ... refining and/or processing or manufacturing. WORKING CONDITIONS * Required to carry pager and/or ...

A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of a Glycol ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

Overview A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

Overview A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated ... Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract. Requirements: * Must ...

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated ... Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract. Requirements: * Must ...

Overview A Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring the flows, pressure, and specifications of ... operating Refined Products Pipelines, Terminals, Pump Stations, or equivalent industry roles.

Plant Operator II (or) Plant Operator I * Grade: Technical 41 (or) Technical 38 * Job Code: 127954 ... refining and/or processing or manufacturing. WORKING CONDITIONS * Required to carry pager and/or ...

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated ... Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract. Requirements: * Must ...

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated ... Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract. Requirements: * Must ...

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated ... Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract. Requirements: * Must ...

Job Title: Plant Operator - Natural Gas Treating Location: Jal, NM Schedule: 8 & 6 Overview ... Our production operation management division offers contract labor and operations services on and ...

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How much do contract refinery plant operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract refinery plant operator in the United States is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Refinery Plant Operator vs Refinery Process Technician?

AspectContract Refinery Plant OperatorRefinery Process Technician
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in plant operation, safety, and possibly a high school diploma or equivalentRequires similar certifications, often with additional technical training or associate degree
Work EnvironmentOperates in refinery plants, often on temporary or contract basis, handling equipment and safety protocolsWorks in refinery process units, focusing on monitoring and maintaining production processes
Employer & Industry UsageHired by contractors or staffing agencies for refinery projectsEmployed directly by refineries or oil companies

Both roles involve working in refinery environments with similar certifications, but Contract Refinery Plant Operators typically work on a contractual basis, focusing on plant operation, while Refinery Process Technicians often have a more technical focus on process monitoring and maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Contract Refinery Plant Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,521 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

SALT Refinery Superintendent

Intermedia Group

Newark, CA • On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

OPEN JOB: SALT Refinery Superintendent
LOCATION: Newark, California
***Relocation Assistance Available
BASE SALARY: $124,000 to $160,000
INDUSTRY: Food & Beverages
JOB CATEGORY: Manufacturing - Plant Management
  • This position is in our client's Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. The salt refinery inCalifornia, utilizes over 12,000 acres of evaporation ponds to produce approximately 500,000 tons of sea salt annually through a three-year natural solar process.

Job Purpose and Impact
  • The Refinery Superintendent will provide strategic operational oversight for assigned production and operating process for Newark Refinery plant. In this role, you will oversee safety, food quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Key Accountabilities
  • Ensures employee safety, food safety and environmental compliance program standards and goals are implemented.
  • Accountable for all internal and external operating and regulatory procedures.
  • Including strategic and tactical execution in alignment with corporate EH&S, food safety, quality and regulatory functions as well as government regulations.
  • Lead production and quality management deliverables to ensure customer, product and quality standard requirements are met within specifications.
  • Establish and deploy operational priorities for Newark Refinery plant.
  • Oversee the overall operational management of a single plant and implement operational efficiency improvements which may include standardization of plant information manufacturing systems, quality control, safety, production reliability excellence and maintenance and operator's best practices.
  • Leads, directs and controls capital and operating budgets for a single plant to achieve medium term outlook financial performance objectives set by the business.
  • Ensure and hold direct reports accountable for meeting production deliverables and controlling operating expenses and established targets.
  • Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of four years of related work experience
  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Lean six sigma

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
Stephen Fleischner
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/