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Par Pacific

Safety Technician

Newcastle, WY · On-site

Provide field safety support across refinery operating units, maintenance areas, shops, loading areas, pipeline facilities, contractor work areas, projects, and turnaround activities. * Conduct daily ...

Valero

Safety Engineer

Port Arthur, TX

As a Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and ... Refinery Turnaround experience preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both ...

Valero Energy

Safety Engineer

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

As a Safety Engineer you will understand State and Federal safety regulations, assess and ... Refinery Turnaround experience preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both ...

Airswift

I&E Planner

Texas City, TX · On-site

Coordinate planning activities in line with turnaround, safety, quality, and site requirements ... refining sector, with large-scale refining capacity, an extensive marketing network, terminal ...

HGA

DCS Project Manager

Shreveport, LA · On-site

Familiarity with SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) and cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443). * Knowledge of refinery turnaround planning and execution. * Advanced skills in scheduling tools ...

Semiserve

Turnaround Planner

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Plant/Refinery Location: Remote and travel during turnarounds Duration: 2 years Benefits: Health ... Provide contractor field management in all outage phases for assigned contractors, including safety ...

Semiserve

Turnaround Planner

Norco, LA

Refinery Location: Norco, La Duration: On going, no end Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K ... Perform pre-start up safety review * Create punchlists from pre-start up safety reviews * Confirm ...

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How much do refinery turnaround safety jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for refinery turnaround safety in the United States is $103,058.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refinery turnaround safety?

A Refinery Turnaround Safety job focuses on ensuring worker safety and regulatory compliance during scheduled maintenance shutdowns in a refinery. Responsibilities include hazard assessment, enforcing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and providing training to workers. Turnarounds involve high-risk activities like equipment overhauls, confined space entry, and high-temperature work, making safety oversight critical. Professionals in this role work closely with management, contractors, and workers to minimize risks and prevent accidents. Their goal is to ensure a safe working environment while maintaining efficiency and meeting project deadlines.

What are the main challenges faced by refinery turnaround safety professionals during a turnaround event?

Refinery Turnaround Safety professionals often encounter challenges such as managing increased hazards due to a higher volume of contractors, unusual work routines, and compressed schedules. Ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, maintaining clear communication among diverse teams, and verifying compliance with permit-to-work systems are critical during these periods. The role requires vigilance in monitoring evolving risk conditions, quickly addressing unsafe practices, and providing ongoing safety training in a dynamic environment. Successfully navigating these challenges helps keep workers safe, reduces downtime, and supports the overall success of the turnaround project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in refinery turnaround safety?

To thrive as a Refinery Turnaround Safety professional, you need a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations, hazard identification, incident investigation, and refinery processes, often complemented by a safety or engineering degree and certifications like CSP or OSHA 30. Familiarity with safety management systems, risk assessment software, and permit-to-work documentation is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive a safety-focused culture. These competencies are essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing risks, and protecting personnel during high-intensity refinery turnaround operations.

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Infographic showing various Refinery Turnaround Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,058 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Electrical Engineer (PE) - Refinery & Oil & Gas

America At Work

Ferndale, WA • On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for solving complex industrial challenges? Our client is seeking a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) to join their growing engineering team supporting major refinery and oil & gas projects in the Pacific Northwest.
This hybrid opportunity offers the flexibility of working three days onsite in Ferndale, WA (Tuesday-Thursday) and two days remotely (Monday & Friday) while contributing to innovative capital projects for industry-leading clients.
If you're experienced in power distribution, hazardous area design, ETAP/SKM analysis, electrical system design, and refinery engineering, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join Our Client?
For more than 100 years, our client has delivered world-class engineering, project management, and construction solutions across:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Refining
  • Energy
  • Chemical Processing
  • Life Sciences
  • Food & Beverage
  • Power Generation

Their engineers work on challenging projects while enjoying an employee-focused culture built around collaboration, safety, innovation, and professional growth.
What You'll Do
As an Electrical Engineer, you'll lead and support electrical engineering design for refinery and industrial facility projects from concept through commissioning.
Responsibilities include:
  • Design electrical systems for refinery and industrial facilities
  • Develop one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and electrical construction packages
  • Perform:
    • Load calculations
    • Voltage drop calculations
    • Cable sizing
    • Conduit sizing
    • Grounding design
    • Lighting calculations
  • Perform power system studies including:
    • Arc Flash Analysis
    • Short Circuit Studies
    • Protective Device Coordination
  • Utilize ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower software
  • Prepare electrical equipment specifications
  • Develop scopes of work and technical documentation
  • Prepare material requisitions and review vendor submittals
  • Evaluate electrical equipment and recommend technical solutions
  • Respond to RFIs during construction
  • Support commissioning, startup, and refinery turnaround activities
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Maintain project budgets and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • NEC
    • IEEE
    • API
    • NFPA 70E
    • NFPA 497
  • Participate in client meetings and provide engineering leadership throughout project execution

Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience
  • 8-10+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • Experience within:
    • Oil & Gas
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical Processing
    • Heavy Industrial Facilities
License
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License Required

Technical Skills
Ideal candidates will possess experience with:
  • Low & Medium Voltage Power Distribution
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Electrical Equipment Specifications
  • Protective Relay Coordination
  • Power System Analysis
  • Arc Flash Studies
  • Short Circuit Analysis
  • Motor Control Centers (MCC)
  • Industrial Power Systems
  • Electrical Design Packages
  • ETAP
  • SKM PowerTools
  • EasyPower
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of:
  • NEC
  • IEEE
  • NFPA
  • API Standards

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience are strongly encouraged to apply:
  • Refinery engineering
  • Brownfield industrial projects
  • Capital projects
  • Process facilities
  • Turnarounds
  • Commissioning
  • Startup support
  • Field engineering
  • Owner's engineering
  • EPC engineering environments

$130,000 - $165,000 a year
Why do engineers choose our client?
Industry-leading refinery projects
Collaborative engineering teams
Hybrid work flexibility
Long-term career growth
Technical leadership opportunities
Stable company with 150+ years of success
Employee-focused culture
Apply Today
If you're a Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) looking to advance your career with one of the nation's most respected industrial engineering firms, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our client and help engineer the next generation of refinery and industrial infrastructure.
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