Occupation information for Wellhead Pumpers District Of Columbia

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

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
Gauge oil and gas production.
Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
Change water filters.
Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
Prepare trucks and equipment necessary for the type of pumping service required.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

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