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Careers / Wellhead Pumpers |
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Summary Description |
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Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Gauger |
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Head Pumper |
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Lease Attendant |
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Lease Operator |
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Multi-Skilled Operator |
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Oil Field Operator |
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Oil Field Pumper |
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Oil Field Worker |
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Oil Pumper |
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Oil Well Pumper |
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Oil Well Service Operator |
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Oilfield Plant and Field Operator |
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Operations Technician |
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Production Operator |
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Pumper |
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Well Head Pumper |
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Well Tender |
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18. |
Wellhead Pumper |
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Job Tasks |
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Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
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Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
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Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
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Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
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Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.
- Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
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Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads.
- Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
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Drive trucks to transport high-pressure pumping equipment, and chemicals, fluids, or gases to be pumped into wells.
- Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
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Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
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Control pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement, or fracture gas or oil wells and permeable rock formations.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Mix acids, chemicals, or dry cement as required for a specific job.
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Work Activities |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Before her music career, Gloria Estefan worked as a Spanish and French interpreter for customs at an American airport. |
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