Is being a wellhead pumper a good fit for you?
Runs pumps and equipment that bring oil or gas up from wells in an oil field.
What the work involves
- Monitors pumps and pipelines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Measures oil and gas production.
- Starts compressor engines and diverts oil from storage tanks to recover natural gas.
- Monitors control panels during pumping to check materials are pumped at the right pressure and rate.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a wellhead pumper is one of yours.
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