Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers are
responsible for running and maintaining petroleum refining and
distribution systems. All of these jobs require some background in both
the geosciences and engineering because it is important to have a good
understanding of the petroleum refining process and the equipment used
in it,. Their work involves:
- Monitoring and controlling the flow of oil and gas through
pipelines, tanks, and other equipment.
This includes monitoring gauges, valves, and meters to ensure that the
flow of oil or gas is accurate and safe.
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Operating and maintaining the equipment used in petroleum refineries
to process crude oil into usable products such as gasoline, diesel
fuel, and other by-products.
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Measuring and keeping records of the quantity of petroleum products
that are being transferred from one location to another. This
includes using specialized equipment to measure the volume of oil or
gas in tanks, pipelines, and other containers.
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