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Pbf Energy

Sr Instrument Engineer

Oregon, OH · On-site

Directs the efforts of third-party design engineering and construction contractors * Support of refinery Operations and Optimization engineers in identifying strategic instrumentation and control ...

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

... and refine Configuration/Data Management and Technical Order processes in accordance with Air Force and AFLCMC instructions, guidelines, and standards. • Collaborate with prime contractors to ...

Parpacific

Mechanical Inspector

Wyoming, OH · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Maintain accurate inspection records for all applicable refinery equipment in accordance with ... Review and approve repair procedures submitted by contractors and plant maintenance ...

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Acquisition Support

Dayton, OH · Hybrid

... contracting actions. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** Responsibilities * Assist government technical leads in defining acquisition requirements and strategies. * Develop and refine bills of ...

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Acquisition Support

Dayton, OH · On-site

... contracting actions. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** Responsibilities * Assist government technical leads in defining acquisition requirements and strategies. * Develop and refine bills of ...

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Acquisition Support

Dayton, OH · Hybrid

... contracting actions. ****Contingent Upon Contract Award**** * Assist government technical leads in defining acquisition requirements and strategies. * Develop and refine bills of material (BOMs) for ...

HiFyve

Corporate Project Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

... and contractors. * Ability and willingness to travel to supported manufacturing facilities. Preferred Qualifications * Project engineering experience within a chemical plant, refinery, or similar ...

HiFyve

Corporate Project Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

... and contractors. * Ability and willingness to travel to supported manufacturing facilities. Preferred Qualifications * Project engineering experience within a chemical plant, refinery, or similar ...

DataAnnotation

Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$50 - $100/hr

... contractor) to help advance AI development. As a DataAnnotation's coder, you'll be part of a ... Your work directly contributes to refining intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and evolve. To ...

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How much do refinery contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for refinery contractor in Ohio is $34.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.80 and $44.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refinery contractor?

A Refinery Contractor is a skilled professional or company hired to perform construction, maintenance, and repair work at oil refineries. They may specialize in welding, piping, structural fabrication, electrical work, or other industrial services. Their role ensures that refinery operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry regulations. Contractors often work on short-term projects or long-term maintenance contracts, depending on the refinery’s needs.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a refinery contractor?

As a Refinery Contractor, your daily responsibilities may include overseeing maintenance, repairs, and installations within refinery units, coordinating with project managers and other contractors, and ensuring all work complies with safety and environmental regulations. You might also review project blueprints, manage schedules, supervise teams, and communicate with refinery staff about project updates or technical needs. Due to the industrial setting, you’ll be expected to participate in routine safety meetings and conduct inspections to identify and resolve hazards promptly. This hands-on, dynamic role ensures refinery operations run smoothly while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

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

To thrive as a Refinery Contractor, you need a strong background in industrial construction, project management, and understanding of refinery processes, often supported by relevant trade certifications or degrees. Familiarity with safety management systems, industry-specific tools and equipment, and certifications such as OSHA or API are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication can set you apart in coordinating with diverse teams and navigating complex projects. These competencies ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to regulatory standards in demanding refinery environments.

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Infographic showing various Refinery Contractor job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,845 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Manager, Area Maintenance

Husky Marketing & Supply

Toledo, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 09/11/2026
About this opportunity:
Cenovus Toledo Refinery is now hiring for a Manager, Area Maintenance role that will serve as the single point of accountability for maintenance within their assigned asset area.
Interested in working in Toledo? Learn more!
What you'll do:
  • Leads execution of planned and unplanned unit shutdowns executed by the Maintenance team, including support of timely worklist, job plan and critical path schedule development, efficient completion of high-quality field execution, tracking and closeout activities
  • Single point of accountability to the asset for Maintenance in assigned asset area
  • Assures annual maintenance budget is transparent to the asset team and properly managed and maintained and is responsible for minimizing spend for maintenance in asset area by efficiencies, ensuring maintenance and expense projects are completed efficiently and correctly the first time
  • Facilitates multi-bid efforts from outside contractors for larger scopes that are unable to be scheduled within the normal running maintenance headcount, or when additional skills are required, collaborating with the Maintenance Discipline Managers to ensure the capabilities and risks are evaluated and managed
  • Drives proactive maintenance in assigned area, including backlog management, processes for work prioritization, schedule break-ins, overtime, materials management, risk assessment, craft utilization, quality, work history documentation, change management, future recommendations and long-term Reliability. Backlog management includes understanding risk carried by the current backlog hours and ensuring backlog reviews are proactively completed to remove completed work
  • Accountable for driving Maintenance execution of the reliability equipment strategy that supports the refinery's goals in availability, as well as safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operations. This role is also responsible identifying improvements to the reliability strategies and implementing execution optimizations
  • Assures and optimizes Maintenance execution practices and procedures to achieve cost-effective results, including efficient scheduling of resources, feedback to craft supervisors for proper training and performance of Craft personnel, and high-quality execution of work with a focus on Safety and Availability
  • Responsible for the health, safety, and environmental performance and awareness in areas of responsibility to achieve the refinery goals of zero incidents, i.e. no accidents, no harm to people, and no harm to the environment. Participates in refinery safety programs, investigate accidents and near-misses, prepares and conducts safety meetings. Promotes a clean, safe work site and ensures proper housekeeping
Who you are:
  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a Journeyman's License
  • 12+ years experience in relevant maintenance execution and engineering activities
  • Background in maintenance and/or capital project execution, contractor relations, and exposure to plant/refinery operation. Breadth of experience including some commercial, project, turnaround, or similar non-technical experience
  • Ability to understand the Union-Company Collective Bargaining Agreement and make decisions
  • Maintenance and Repair working knowledge preferred in multiple maintenance department disciplines
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT SEPTEMBER 10, 2026.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .
Who we are:
Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.
Other operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia.
Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .
The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Annual bonus
  • Retirement savings plan matching
  • Long-term incentives*
  • Medical & dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Virtual healthcare coverage
  • Generous leave of absence programs
  • Fitness membership reimbursement
*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
  • Internal course offerings
  • Education assistance for additional development
  • Opportunities to work on special projects
  • Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
  • Our purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.
  • Our values:
    • Protect what matters
    • Do it right
    • Make it better
    • Do it together
  • Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
    • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
    • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
    • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.
  • Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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