Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Petroleum Pump System Operator to manage petroleum refining processes in the United States. The role involves monitoring equipment, analyzing data, ensuring operational safety, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong skills in operation monitoring, quality control, and effective communication. Experience with SCADA and inventory tracking software is a plus. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Record and compile operating data and results.
• Signal other workers to operate equipment.
• Read specifications to determine equipment settings.
• Monitor instruments to detect problems.
• Collect product samples for analysis.
• Patrol units to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Monitoring

Operation and Control

Reading Comprehension

Quality Control Analysis

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email software

SCADA software

Inventory tracking software

Job description

All About Petroleum Pump System Operators

Petroleum Pump System Operator Example 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.

Petroleum Pump System Operator Responsibilities

• Record and compile operating data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses.
• Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures.
• 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.
• Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
• Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples.
• Patrol units to monitor the amount of oil in storage tanks, and to verify that activities and operations are safe, efficient, and in compliance with regulations.

Petroleum Pump System Operator Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Petroleum Pump System Operator

• Refiner
• Oil Refiner
• Cat Cracker Operator

Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Email software
• Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
• Inventory tracking software