Technician

Refinery Technician

Role Summary

The Refinery Technician operates and monitors refinery equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role involves process monitoring through control systems, quality sampling, chemical handling, basic troubleshooting, and supporting maintenance activities while following strict safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor refinery equipment using DCS and related systems
• Monitor process parameters, alarms, and equipment performance
• Collect and deliver product and process samples for quality testing
• Handle, fill, and dose chemicals safely per procedures
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance support
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and process issues
• Safely use hand tools, machines, and forklifts
• Maintain accurate documentation and shift handovers
• Follow all safety procedures, including confined space and work-at-height requirements
• Maintain clean, safe indoor and outdoor work areas

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in refinery, production, or industrial manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with DCS or similar control systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Chemical handling and quality control experience
• Forklift experience or ability to obtain certification
• Computer proficiency for monitoring and documentation
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work 12-hour rotating night shifts
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around hazardous materials
• Valid driver’s license and strong safety awareness

Work Environment & Schedule

• 12-hour rotating night shifts (6:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.)
• Combination of climate-controlled, indoor, and outdoor environments
• Exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, dust, noise, and fumes
• PPE provided; steel-toe boots required

Benefits & Growth

• 5% 401(k) match after 1 year
• 3 weeks PTO, flex days, and 7 paid holidays
• Yearly wage increases and bonus potential
• Promotion opportunities within 6 months
• Tuition support available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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