Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Lower thermometers into tanks to obtain temperature readings.
2. 02Maintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled.
3. 03Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
4. 04Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks.
5. 05Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
6. 06Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct meters, and that meters are working properly.
7. 07Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples.
8. 08Synchronize activities with other pumphouses to ensure a continuous flow of products and a minimum of contamination between products.
9. 09Record and compile operating data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses.
10. 10Conduct general housekeeping of units, including wiping up oil spills and performing general cleaning duties.
11. 11Inspect pipelines, tightening connections and lubricating valves as necessary.
12. 12Perform tests to check the qualities and grades of products, such as assessing levels of bottom sediment, water, and foreign materials in oil samples, using centrifugal testers.

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