Oil Refinery Operator Career

*A job as an Oil Refinery Operator falls under the broader career category of Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers : Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.


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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger Career

What Should I Major in to Become an Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger?

No college majors or educational programs could be found in our database for this career. This typically means that post-secondary education is not required for this type of job.

Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career