How do they match: Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

  • Process Operator
  • Production Operator
  • Production Utility Worker

  • Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

  • Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
  • Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, using knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
  • Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.

  • Load materials into equipment for processing.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Plan work operations.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.