How do they match: Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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.

Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
Clamp seals around valves to secure tanks.
Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples.
Inspect pipelines, tightening connections and lubricating valves as necessary.
Maintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled.
Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Operate auxiliary equipment and control multiple processing units during distilling or treating operations, moving controls that regulate valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
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.
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.

Repair production equipment or tools.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

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