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Temporary Oil Refinery Lab Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Set up and maintain production pace while setting up and weighing oils required to run each ... Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is ...

Lab Technician (Oil Analysis)

Pewaukee, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

The primary purpose of the Lab Technician is to process test samples of oil, coolants, and other fluids. The primary purpose of our lab is to provide our Analysts with the test results and additional ...

Oil Lab Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Overview Oil Lab Technician North American Substation Services (NASS) is a national leader in transformer services and high-voltage substation installation, maintenance, testing, and repair. With ...

Oil Lab Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Overview Oil Lab Technician North American Substation Services (NASS) is a national leader in transformer services and high-voltage substation installation, maintenance, testing, and repair. With ...

Overview Oil Lab Technician North American Substation Services (NASS) is a national leader in transformer services and highvoltage substation installation, maintenance, testing, and repair. With more ...

Oil Lab Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Oil Lab Technician North American Substation Services (NASS) is a national leader in transformer services and highvoltage substation installation, maintenance, testing, and repair. With more than 20 ...

Lab Technician

White Castle, LA

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lab Technician Summary Responsible for performing routine analysis of samples to determine chemical ... and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and ...

Lab Technician

White Castle, LA

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lab Technician Summary Responsible for performing routine analysis of samples to determine chemical ... and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and ...

Lab Technician

White Castle, LA

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lab Technician Summary Responsible for performing routine analysis of samples to determine chemical ... and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and ...

Lab Technician

White Castle, LA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lab Technician Summary Responsible for performing routine analysis of samples to determine chemical ... and oil re-refining. We collect more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and ...

The Lab Technician follows all policies and procedures to ensure that performed work exceeds the ... We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining ...

The Lab Technician follows all policies and procedures to ensure that performed work exceeds the ... We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining ...

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How much do temporary oil refinery lab technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary oil refinery lab technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Oil Refinery Lab Technician vs Temporary Petrochemical Lab Technician?

AspectTemporary Oil Refinery Lab TechnicianTemporary Petrochemical Lab Technician
CredentialsAssociate degree or technical certification in chemistry or related fieldAssociate degree or technical certification in chemistry or chemical engineering
Work EnvironmentOil refinery laboratories, industrial settingsPetrochemical plants, chemical processing facilities
Industry UsagePrimarily in oil refining industryIn chemical manufacturing and petrochemical industries

Both roles involve laboratory testing, sample analysis, and quality control, requiring similar certifications. However, the Oil Refinery Lab Technician focuses on crude oil and refining processes, while the Petrochemical Lab Technician specializes in chemical products derived from petrochemicals. The work environments are comparable, but the industry focus differs, influencing specific testing procedures and product knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Oil Refinery Lab Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Process Engineer - Oil Refinery

CHS, Inc.

Mcpherson, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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CHS Inc. rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 366 rated logistics


Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas. We are looking for a Process Engineer to work in the daily monitoring and optimization of refinery process units. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Work in a team environment to review daily operation and track key performance indicators.
  • Review, approve, and walk down technical drawings such as P&IDs, Isometrics, and PFD drawings.
  • Write, develop, and participate in MOC reviews, PSSRs, PHAs and PSM audits as necessary.
  • Track performance of heat and mass transfer equipment by completing field surveys, lab data evaluations, performing mass and energy balances and issuing technical reports on a regular basis.
  • Work with industry experts to track catalyst performance throughout run life and issue timely reports to key stakeholders.
  • Foster an environment of open communication, problem resolution, and project ownership that helps identify areas for performance and process improvements.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required
  • 2+ years of experience in Oil Refining Process or related field
  • Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software

Additional Qualifications
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Prior experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry
  • Knowledge of Process Simulation Software such as HYSYS, PETRO SIM, PROII, etc.

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
  • Must have ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment at heights.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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