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Refinery Operator

Boss, MO · On-site

$26.04/hr

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Refinery Operator to form and cast lead, make oxide, and move ... Perform minor maintenance on machinery and maintain a clean work area. * Complete tasks in a safe ...

Millwright Helper

Republic, WA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Three (3) years of refinery maintenance experience. * Continually gain understanding of refinery maintenance type work and knowledge of basic hand tools. * A steady hand and good hand-eye ...

Three (3) years of refinery maintenance experience. * Continually gain understanding of refinery maintenance type work and knowledge of basic hand tools. * A steady hand and good hand-eye ...

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How much do refinery maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for refinery maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refinery maintenance?

A Refinery Maintenance job involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and infrastructure in an oil refinery to ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities may include working on pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipelines, and other critical systems. Workers follow strict safety protocols and schedules to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures. Strong mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to industry regulations are essential for success in this role.

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

To thrive in Refinery Maintenance, you need strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting abilities, and experience with industrial equipment, often backed by a relevant technical diploma or apprenticeship. Competence with tools such as vibration analyzers, CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems), and certifications like OSHA safety training are highly valued. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance operations in a hazardous, high-stakes refinery environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in refinery maintenance?

Refinery maintenance professionals are responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, and piping systems to ensure optimal operation. Their day often involves troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance tasks, and responding to emergency repairs as needed. They work closely with engineers, operators, and safety teams to coordinate work and minimize downtime. This fast-paced role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and accurate documentation of maintenance activities, making it both challenging and highly rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Refinery Maintenance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

$26.04/hr

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

We are Doe Run - 160 years strong.
$26.04/hour
5% targeted monthly bonus.
Insurance benefits start day 1.
80 hours vacation after 90 days.
On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.
The Doe Run Company is seeking a Refinery Operator to form and cast lead, make oxide, and move finished product to meet customer specifications. This rotating position is located at The Buick Resource Recycling Facility in Boss, MO.
Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
  • Background in industrial operations or similar work experience, preferred. If no diploma, at least one year of industrial work experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Skilled in the use of casting equipment preferred.
  • Ability to monitor computer screens and operate controls.

Responsibilities:
  • Cast lead as part of a crew by running pig machine, ton caster, and billet machine.
  • Pour counterweights, skim lead products, and hook up lead pumps.
  • Operate forklift, bander, small crane and other equipment as needed to cast and move lead product.
  • Operate oxide machine to create lead oxide, includes weighing and changing bags.
  • Perform minor maintenance on machinery and maintain a clean work area.
  • Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment Physical and Lifting:
  • Regularly required to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, work near moving mechanical parts, and be exposed to extreme heat (non-weather); Regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. Regularly exposed to moderate noise levels. Occasionally, work is performed in confined spaces. Rarely work at heights of 4' or more with fall protection.
  • Regularly requires standing, walking, reaching with hands/arms, repetitive movement, and moving up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor. Regularly requires grasping, pushing, driving, stooping, kneeling, crouching.; occasionally requires sitting, talking, hearing, and feeling attributes of objects. Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Rarely required to crawl, and climb, or balance.
  • Regularly required to lift up to 70 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com.
Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1864