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Refinery Shutdown Planning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for overseeing the operations of used oil re-refining process including associated tank ... Participates in shutdown planning activities, process troubleshooting, monitoring and analysis of ...

SAP Maintenance Scheduler

Sabine Pass, TX · On-site

$51K - $63K/yr

Experience supporting LNG facilities, gas processing plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, or ... Turnaround & Shutdown Planning * Operations Coordination * Oil & Gas / LNG Maintenance * Prometheus ...

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... such as refineries, petrochemical plants, paper mills, power plants, and heavy manufacturing ... Support outage, turnaround, and shutdown planning activities. * Ensure required tools, materials ...

... such as refineries, petrochemical plants, paper mills, power plants, and heavy manufacturing ... Support outage, turnaround, and shutdown planning activities. * Ensure required tools, materials ...

... such as refineries, petrochemical plants, paper mills, power plants, and heavy manufacturing ... Support outage, turnaround, and shutdown planning activities. * Ensure required tools, materials ...

ETS - PLANNER

La Porte, TX · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

... the planning staff and field personnel. This position will conduct all Company business in ... Walk out shutdown jobs and develop job packages that include manpower, bill of materials, equipment ...

... the planning staff and field personnel. This position will conduct all Company business in ... Walk out shutdown jobs and develop job packages that include manpower, bill of materials, equipment ...

STG - PLANNER

La Porte, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... the planning staff and field personnel. This position will conduct all Company business in ... Walk out shutdown jobs and develop job packages that include manpower, bill of materials, equipment ...

... the planning staff and field personnel. This position will conduct all Company business in ... Walk out shutdown jobs and develop job packages that include manpower, bill of materials, equipment ...

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How much do refinery shutdown planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for refinery shutdown planning in the United States is $95,888.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Refinery Shutdown Planning vs Refinery Maintenance Planning?

AspectRefinery Shutdown PlanningRefinery Maintenance Planning
CredentialsEngineering degrees, certifications in shutdown managementEngineering degrees, certifications in maintenance management
Work EnvironmentIntense, project-based, during shutdown periodsOngoing, daily maintenance activities
Industry UsageUsed during planned shutdowns for turnaroundsRegular maintenance scheduling and execution

Refinery Shutdown Planning focuses on preparing and coordinating large-scale shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring all activities are scheduled and resources allocated efficiently. Refinery Maintenance Planning involves scheduling routine and preventive maintenance tasks to keep refinery operations running smoothly. While both roles require technical expertise and industry knowledge, shutdown planning is more project-specific, whereas maintenance planning is ongoing and operational.

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Infographic showing various Refinery Shutdown Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,888 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Facility Operations Supervisor - Refinery

Clean Harbors

Fallon, NV • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 92 rated recycling and waste


Job description

We are looking for a fair and motivate Operations Manager II - Refinery, for our Rollinsford, NH team. Responsible for overseeing the operations of used oil re-refining process including associated tank farms and utilities functions.  Main point of contact between shipping/receiving, maintenance and laboratory groups.  Ensure health and safety, quality and environment and production goals are met.  Manages operating expenditures (i.e., catalyst, chemicals). 
Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days.
  • 401(K) with Company matching component.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Positive and safe work environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitors, manages and reports overall production of refinery vs. plan.
  • Budget cost for re-refinery process chemicals, catalyst, supplies, utilities.
  • Manages the selection of hydrotreating catalyst.
  • Participates in shutdown planning activities, process troubleshooting, monitoring and analysis of process data.
  • Key player in lines of communication between management and the operations group staff.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluation and discipline of staff.
  • Ensures process operation within safe operating limits, compliance with all regulatory, permit and corporate EH&S requirements and ISO quality standards.
  • Oversee and participate in ongoing preparation, revision and approval of SOP's for refinery.

What does it take to work at Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors Company?
  • 5 to 7 years experience in a lead, supervisory or Management role
  • Bachelor preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 3-5 years experience in the O&G, petroleum or chemical processing industry preferred.
  • Ability to motivate and lead 21 operations group members.
  • Strong technical aptitude with respect to refining operations.
  • Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US