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Tasks & work activities — petroleum pump system operator
Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-7073.00 (Wellhead Pumpers).
Task statements
- [Core] Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- [Core] Gauge oil and gas production.
- [Core] Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
- [Core] Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
- [Core] Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- [Core] Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
- [Core] Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
- [Supplemental] Change water filters.
- [Supplemental] Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.
- [Supplemental] Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads.
- [Supplemental] Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
- [Supplemental] Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells.
- [Supplemental] Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
- [Supplemental] Mix acids, chemicals, or dry cement as required for a specific job.
Detailed work activities
- Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
- Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
- Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
- Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
- Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
- Measure equipment outputs.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepare chemicals for work application.
- Repair precision devices or workpieces.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.