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Polymaker LLC

Shift Lead - NIGHT SHIFT

Missouri City, TX · On-site

$23/hr

Full - Production Shift Lead - NIGHT SHIFT LOCATION Missouri City, TX (Greater Houston Region ... Previous experience working in a manufacturing or refinery facility * PC literacy (Microsoft Word ...

The Chanler

Night Audit

Newport, RI · On-site

$20/hr

Cara, our intimate blind-tasting restaurant, offers a refined and immersive dining journey led by ... The Night Auditor will also provide exceptional guest service during the night shift, handling ...

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How much do night shift refinery jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift refinery in the United States is $22.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift refinery?

A Night Shift Refinery job involves working overnight in an industrial refinery facility to manage operations, safety checks, and maintenance. Workers in this role ensure continuous production, monitor equipment, and address any technical issues that arise. These jobs often require adherence to strict safety protocols and may involve working with hazardous materials. Shift schedules vary but typically include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working the night shift at a refinery?

Working the night shift at a refinery often involves managing fatigue, staying alert during quieter hours, and adapting to irregular sleep schedules. Employees may encounter unique maintenance or troubleshooting situations that require extra initiative, as on-site support staff can be more limited at night. The night shift team is crucial for ensuring seamless 24/7 operations, and successful workers learn effective strategies for rest, nutrition, and communication with both day shift colleagues and management. Teamwork is especially important at night, as crews rely on each other to maintain safety standards and quickly solve issues as they arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the night shift refinery position, and why are they important?

To excel on a Night Shift Refinery crew, you need a solid understanding of industrial operations, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and at least a high school diploma, with many positions requiring specialized refinery or process operator certifications. Familiarity with control room systems, digital monitoring tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically necessary. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to stay alert and work well independently or in teams during overnight hours are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous refinery operations during non-standard hours.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Refinery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,528 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Refinery Operator

Twin Rivers Technologies.

Quincy, MA • On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications.

  • Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.  
  • Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.

  • Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
  • Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
  • Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
  • Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
  • Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
  • Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.  
  • Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
  • Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others.  Run test on Gas Chromatographs.  
  • Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
  • Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
  • Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
  • Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
  • Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
  • Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
  • Perform other duties as requested or required.

2 week rotating schedule of 12 hour shifts example: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 - 5:00 (48 hours). Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours). Candidates may be assigned to work day shift or night shift.