Wellhead Pumpers
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
16 tasks analyzed
Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration. | - | - | - |
| Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks. | - | - | - |
| Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil. | - | - | - |
| Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to repressurize them and force oil to surface. | - | - | - |
| Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$70,010
per year
Mean Wage
$70,070
per year
Employment
17K
workers
Wage Range
$39,110 - $97,470
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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