Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
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.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks.
Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems. | - | - | - |
| Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks. | - | - | - |
| Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery. | - | - | - |
| Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules. | - | - | - |
| Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$97,540
per year
Mean Wage
$90,970
per year
Employment
35K
workers
Wage Range
$59,790 - $112,920
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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