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Petroleum Pump System Operators

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Education

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Petroleum Pump System Operators

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Petroleum Pump System Operators

Importance
Activity
77% 

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • control operation of compressors
  • operate power driven pumps
  • operate gas, petroleum, or power distribution equipment
  • operate petroleum pumping equipment

77% 

Handling and Moving Objects

    73% 

    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

    • monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems

    73% 

    Getting Information

    • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

    70% 

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      70% 

      Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

      • adjust production equipment/machinery setup

      67% 

      Documenting/Recording Information

      • maintain production or work records

      67% 

      Performing General Physical Activities

        67% 

        Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

        • maintain consistent production quality

        63% 

        Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

        • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
        • signal directions or warnings to coworkers

        60% 

        Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

          57% 

          Processing Information

            53% 

            Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

              53% 

              Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards


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