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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Petroleum Pump System
Operators
, Refinery
Operators
, and Gaugers
25
Alternate Occupation Titles
Operator
Absorption Plant
Operator
Board
Operator
Control
Operator
Control Board
Operator
Control Panel
Operator
Crude Unit
Operator
Dock
Operator
Fuel Distribution System
Operator
Gasoline Plant
Operator
Hydrotreater
Operator
Hydrovac
Operator
Oil Pipeline
Operator
Outside
Operator
Panel
Operator
Petroleum Plant
Operator
Petroleum Refinery
Operator
Petroleum Refinery Control Panel
Operator
Petroleum Refining
Equipment
Operator
Pilot Plant
Operator
Plant
Operator
Process
Operator
Refinery
Operator
Refining
Equipment
Operator
Unit
Operator
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
11
Tasks
Operate
auxiliary
equipment
and control multiple processing units during distilling
or
treating
operations
, moving controls that regulate valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary
equipment.
Operate
control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Control
or
operate
manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
Maintain and repair
equipment
,
or
report malfunctioning
equipment
to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled.
Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and
meters
to detect and report any possible problems.
Patrol units to monitor the amount of oil in storage tanks, and to verify that activities and
operations
are safe, efficient, and in compliance with regulations.
Read and analyze specifications, schedules, logs, test results, and laboratory recommendations to determine how to set
equipment
controls to produce the required qualities and quantities of products.
Record and compile
operating
data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses.
Signal other workers by telephone
or
radio to
operate
pumps,
open
and close valves, and check temperatures.
Start pumps and
open
valves
or
use automated
equipment
to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks.
Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct
meters
, and that
meters
are working properly.
16
Detailed Work Activities
Operate
energy distribution
equipment.
Operate
pumping systems
or
equipment.
Adjust
equipment
controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions,
or
other liquids.
Clean production
equipment.
Direct
operational
or
production activities.
Inspect production
equipment.
Lubricate production
equipment.
Maintain production
or
processing
equipment.
Monitor
equipment
operation
to ensure proper functioning.
Monitor
equipment
fluid levels.
Notify others of
equipment
repair
or
maintenance needs.
Plan production
or
operational
procedures
or
sequences.
Record
operational
or
production data.
Repair production
equipment
or
tools.
Study blueprints
or
other instructions to determine
equipment
setup requirements.
Watch
operating
equipment
to detect malfunctions.
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