How do they match: Wellhead Pumpers

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
Control pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement, or fracture gas or oil wells and permeable rock formations.
Drive trucks to transport high-pressure pumping equipment, and chemicals, fluids, or gases to be pumped into wells.
Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
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.
Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.

Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
Control pumps or pumping equipment.
Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
Measure equipment outputs.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
Set up laboratory or field equipment.

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