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Entry Level Refinery Plant Operator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

TEAM, Inc.

ECS Technician

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Position Overview: TEAM is seeking an entry level person to assist in Leak Detection & Repair ... Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include ...

Stellantis

Plant Financial Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Manufacturing Financial Analyst is responsible for providing operating management with ... and plant walkthroughs * Forecast responsibilities supporting chemical reconciliation, uniform ...

Stellantis

Plant Financial Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Manufacturing Financial Analyst is responsible for providing operating management with ... and plant walkthroughs * Forecast responsibilities supporting chemical reconciliation, uniform ...

Team Industrial Services, Inc.

ECS Technician

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Position Overview: TEAM is seeking an entry level person to assist in Leak Detection & Repair ... refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and ...

PSC Group, Human Resources

Lab Technician

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Laboratory Technician PSC Group is hiring entry-level Chemical Plant Laboratory Technicians ... We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and ...

TEAM, Inc.

Heat Treat Assistant

Gonzales, LA · On-site

This entry-level role works alongside certified heat treat technicians to set up, monitor, and ... refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and ...

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Utility

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

... refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow produces and distributes calcined and fuel grade ... Oxbow Calcining LLC is currently looking for a Utility Operator to join our team in the Baton Rouge ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Geismar, LA

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Study/maintain site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical ... Calibrate all plant process analytical equipment. * Keep accurate records; be diligent in ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Geismar, LA

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Study/maintain site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical ... Calibrate all plant process analytical equipment. * Keep accurate records; be diligent in ...

Air Liquide

Production Technician

Geismar, LA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Study/maintain site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical ... Calibrate all plant process analytical equipment. * Keep accurate records; be diligent in ...

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How much do entry level refinery plant operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level refinery plant operator in Baton Rouge, LA is $16.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Refinery Plant Operator vs Refinery Technician?

AspectEntry Level Refinery Plant OperatorRefinery Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial refinery setting, operating equipmentRefinery environment, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
Job FocusMonitoring plant operations, basic control tasksPerforming maintenance, repairs, and technical troubleshooting

Entry Level Refinery Plant Operators typically focus on monitoring and controlling refinery processes, while Refinery Technicians handle maintenance and technical repairs. Both roles require similar certifications and work in refinery environments, but their daily tasks differ in scope and responsibility.

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Catalyst Handling Technician Level 2

CATALYST HANDLING RESOURCES LLC

Saint Amant, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

The role of the Catalyst Technician level 2 is to safely and efficiently remove catalyst from reactors, using gravity unload, or vessel entry and vacuum technology. Entry can be under inert (IDLH) conditions. The Catalyst Technician level 2 can safely and efficiently remove catalyst from single bed reactors and conduct basic mechanical activities inside the vessel.

  • Under supervision, demonstrate ability to correctly remove catalyst from single bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures 
  • Under supervision, set up equipment, including safe rigging-up and securing vacuum pipe, vacuum hose, umbillicals and other items to the reactor.  
  • Communicate progress and is able to identify possible issues and work with Top Supervisor on solutions
  • Competent in use of vacuum or gravity dump to transfer catalyst from within vessel, in normal and inert conditions
  • Able to conduct basic mechanical activities inside the reactor
  • Under supervision, load single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers, re-install tray sections and hardware
  • Under supervision, operate an unloading cyclone, use screening equipment and package catalyst

Required Qualifications:

  • Inert entry certification
  • Current negative hair follicle test
  • TWIC-card
  • Good background score to be able to enter all client facilities
  • DOT Physical
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Confined space entry certification
  • Plant required course and certifications
  • Respirator fittest
  • All refinery required courses and certificates
  • Rigger basic or advanced
  • Basic fitter

Desired:

  • Forklift certificate
  • Current and valid driver license
  • Bolt-up/Torquing basic (HSCA)
  • Basic NCCER Rigger certificate
  • Controlled bolting training certificate
  • CHR vacuum certificate
  • Current and valid driver license
  • Forklift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Some knowledge of reactors and internals
  • Knows CHR and client Confined space and inert entry procedures
  • Some mechanical skills (basic tasks)
  • Fit for work / physically able to fit through 20' manways and work inside confined space for sustainable period of time in protective clothing and helmet
  • Communicate clearly in English
  • Use video recording devices
  • Work safely and methodically
  • Work well in a team

Experience:

2 years as entry level technician (CHT-3) and conducted confined space entries in normal atmosphere.

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