Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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Salary Information
Wellhead Pumpers: $70,010 (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 gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Maintenance |
| Maintain vehicles in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Control pumps or pumping equipment. | General |
| Repair precision devices or workpieces. | General |
| Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | General |
| Connect hoses to equipment or machinery. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Prepare chemicals for work application. | General |
| Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards. | General |
| Measure equipment outputs. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Moxa software | Industrial control software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Operational databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pump Installer | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |