Wellhead Pumpers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
• Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
• Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
• Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
• Gauge oil and gas production.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.
• Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads.
• Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
• Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells.
• Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
• Mix acids, chemicals, or dry cement as required for a specific job.
• Change water filters.

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