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"Petroleum Pump System Operator"

Job Description - Part 1

Basic Job Description:

Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.

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Job Duties and Tasks for: "Petroleum Pump System Operator"

1) Plans movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities system.

2) Signals other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures.

3) Records operating data, such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating time.

4) Reads operating schedules or instructions from dispatcher.

5) Synchronizes activities with other pumphouses to ensure continuous flow of products and minimum of contamination between products.

6) Turns handwheels to open line valves and direct flow of product.

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7) Starts battery of pumps, observes pressure meters and flowmeters, and turns valves to regulate pumping speeds according to schedules.

8) Maintain records of drilling and production operations.

9) Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel in order to resolve design, research, and testing problems.

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