Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

GNO Inc.; Bright (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pump Operator to manage the transfer of various materials through complex systems. In this role, you will operate power-driven pumps, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of liquids, slurries, and gases. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring equipment, maintaining safety standards, and performing routine maintenance to keep operations running smoothly. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for working with machinery, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating pumps and manifold systems is essential.
• Ability to monitor and maintain equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control various pumps and manifold systems.
• Monitor gauges and inspect equipment for proper functioning.
• Clean and repair pumps and vessels as needed.

Skills

Pump Operation

Equipment Monitoring

Maintenance Skills

Chemical Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Flowmeters

Hand Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

What is this job like?

• Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, using knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
• Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders to determine amounts to be pumped.
• Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
• Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
• Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
• Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
• Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
• Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
• Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
• Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
• Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
• Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
• Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
• Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.