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.
46 alternate job titles:
Absorption Plant Operator
Board Operator
Control Board Operator
Control Operator
Control Panel Operator
Control Panel Technician (Control Panel Tech)
Crude Unit Operator
Dock Operator
Field Gauger
Fuel Distribution System Operator
Gas House Technician (Gas House Tech)
Gasoline Plant Operator
Gauger
Hydrotreater Operator
Hydrovac Operator
In-House Technician (In-House Tech)
Offshore Production Worker
Oil Gauger
Oil Pipeline Dispatcher
Oil Pipeline Operator
Oil Pumper
Oil Refiner
Operator
Outside Operator
Panel Operator
Petrol Production Gauger
Petroleum Plant Operator
Petroleum Refinery Control Panel Operator
Petroleum Refinery Operator
Petroleum Refinery Worker
Petroleum Refining Equipment Operator
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Pilot Plant Operator
Pipeline Operations Technician
Plant Operator
Pressure Controller
Process Operator
Pumper
Refiner
Refinery Operator
Refining Equipment Operator
Specialty Gas Blender
Stillman
Tank Terminal Gauger
Terminal Gauger
Unit Operator
Salary Information
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers: $97,540 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment fluid levels. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Operate energy distribution equipment. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Plan production or operational procedures or sequences. | General |
| Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Inspect production equipment. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Calculate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. | General |
| Signal others to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Analyze test results. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| API QUTE - Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Detection) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Apprentice - Level 1 | National Petroleum Management Association | Not Available |
| Petroleum Engineering Certification | Society of Petroleum Engineers | Not Available |
| Pipeline Construction Inspector | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Piping Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Pressure Vessels Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Cracking Size) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Phased Array) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Sizing) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Examiners (Thickness Measurement) | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Refractory Personnel Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Risk Based Inspection Professional | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Source Inspector Fixed Equipment | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Source Inspector Rotating Equipment | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Tank Entry Supervisor Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Veriforce PEC Pipeline Basic Orientation | Omega Safety Training | Not Available |
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