• Checks assigned well sites daily.
• Monitors control panels during pumping operations in order to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
• Operates engines and pumps in order to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
• Removes obsolete equipment, trash and debris from well sites.
• Ensures that wells are properly fenced with
• Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
• Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools.
• Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads.
• Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells in order to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• At least one year of experience as an oilfield pumper.
Ability to carefully check gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a well is working properly.
• Knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.