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Design Contractor (Temporary)

Dallas, TX · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Design Contractor, you will be responsible for translating design concepts into ... Support the design team in refining silhouettes, selecting trims, and ensuring all technical ...

Mizzen+Main

Design Contractor (Temporary)

Dallas, TX · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Design Contractor, you will be responsible for translating design concepts into ... Support the design team in refining silhouettes, selecting trims, and ensuring all technical ...

Mizzen+Main

Design Contractor (Temporary)

Dallas, TX · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Design Contractor, you will be responsible for translating design concepts into ... Support the design team in refining silhouettes, selecting trims, and ensuring all technical ...

Semiserve

Piping Mechanical QA

Texas City, TX

This role ensures compliance with refinery standards, applicable codes, and project specifications. The QA will actively monitor contractor performance, verify documentation, and support project ...

Aspyr Media, Inc.

Contractor - Senior Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$101K - $108K/yr

The Contractor - Senior Designer will work on specific projects to function as a design authority ... Partner with the Product Management team to help write, review, and refine Product Requirement ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for refinery contractor in Texas is $32.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.12 and $42.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

What is a Refinery Contractor job?

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.

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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.

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EOI - Senior Refinery Process Consultant (part-time contract)

Technip Energies NV

Houston, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description


About us:
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
At Genesis, a wholly owned Technip Energies company, we are our clients' trusted advisors on the journey to a sustainable future. For over 30 years, Genesis has developed an unrivalled track record and reputation for high-quality, high-impact solutions. We work in true partnership with our clients and are problem solvers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology; our world-class experience, individual expertise and collective wisdom are what differentiates us. This is why we have been recognized by the Financial Times in the UK and Forbes globally as the world's leading management consultancy.
About this opportunity:
We are continuously building a pipeline of talent professionals to support our growing business. This Expression of Interest (EOI) is not tied to an immediate vacancy but allows us to proactively connect with candidates who may be a strong fit for part-time business consulting opportunities with Genesis Energies. If your skills and experience align with our business needs, a member of our team may reach out to gauge your interest in joining.
The Consultant offers a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and help shape it from the from the beginning - bringing with it all opportunities, for a dedicated and committed candidate, for accelerated career growth. The Senior Refinery Process Consultant will work closely with the Early Advisory Delivery Management team in United States to develop client relationships, win chargeable business consulting work and lead the execution of client facing consulting projects.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with Delivery Manager and local resources planner on project requirements to maximize utilization.
  • Business travel as required to make regular in-person visits to refineries, terminals, processing plants, and petrochemical facilities in the USA Gulf Coast vicinity.
  • Build and maintain relationships with plant managers, project engineers, operations leaders, and procurement contacts.
  • Speak credibly about capital projects, turnarounds, process improvements, and engineering challenges-because you've lived them.
  • Communicate Genesis Energies' capabilities, service offerings, and project experience in a way that resonates with technical decision-makers.
  • Stay in consistent contact with your network-phone calls, job site drop-ins, lunches-to keep Genesis top of mind when opportunities arise.
  • Identify and relay project leads, upcoming capital work, and procurement needs back to the Genesis team.
  • Provide feedback from the field to help Genesis refine its messaging, positioning, and service offerings.
  • Advise on the development and execution of major capital projects ($5MM-$600MM+), from conceptual feasibility study through Front End Loading (FEL), FEED detailed engineering design to construction and maintenance operations.
  • Provide technical and strategic guidance to project managers, engineers, and operations teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Review project plans, budgets, schedules, and contractor deliverables for quality and feasibility.
  • Support long-range capital planning, integrating business strategy with operational priorities.
  • Mentor engineering and operations staff, transferring industry knowledge and best practices.
  • Assist with troubleshooting complex operational or technical challenges in midstream and refining facilities.
  • Offer input on process safety management, regulatory compliance, and advanced process control projects.

Qualifications:
  • Must have progressive career starting as a Process Engineer to refinery Project Management.
  • Deep understanding of Front-End Loading (FEL) process scope for downstream refineries energy transition, renewable and energy conservation projects.
  • Familiarity in new technologies related to the energy transition in Carbon Capture, Green and Blue Hydrogen
  • Masters or Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical years of experience.
  • Proven track record overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering on time and within budget.
  • Strong knowledge of process design, operations support, PSM compliance, MOC procedures, and EPC contractor management.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide at all levels of the organization.

About You:
This individual will possess the following traits:
  • Confident self-direct individual who can work part-time on an ad hoc basis supporting the business (up to 20 hours per week).
  • Multiple years of experience in process design and FEL scopes for refining, petrochemical, or similar operations.
  • Knows the facilities-and likely some of the people-across the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.
  • Can walk into a control room, a project trailer, or an executive meeting and immediately speak the language.
  • Has a professional reputation in the industry built over a long progressive career.
  • Enjoys staying connected to the work and the people-this role is a natural fit for someone who misses relationships, not paperwork.
  • Comfortable working independently and representing Genesis Energies

We'd love to hear from you and how you will match this position.
Why This Role?
  • Flexible part-time schedule - ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to leverage decades of experience to make a lasting impact.
  • Work on meaningful projects without the demands of full-time employment.

How to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI)?
If you would like to be part of a talented team of energy game changers, we encourage to visit our website www.ten.com and apply submitting your resume/CV including a brief summary outlining your area(s) of industry expertise, size and types of project you have worked on.
What's Next?
If your background matches upcoming needs, we will contact you to discuss this potential opportunity and schedule an interview. If not, your information will remain on file for future consideration.
We appreciate your interest in joining Technip's Genesis Energies and look forward to connecting when the right opportunity arises. Together, let's be part of the solution!
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