Controls pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement, or fracture gas or oil wells and permeable rock formations

consults with superintendent, drilling and production to determine well conditions, pipe sizes, and amounts of acid, cement, or fracturing chemicals to be used.... [+] More

Controls pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement, or fracture gas or oil wells and permeable rock formations

consults with superintendent, drilling and production to determine well conditions, pipe sizes, and amounts of acid, cement, or fracturing chemicals to be used. Gives directions to oil-well-service-operator helper to unload pipes, fittings, and chemicals, and to correct pipes between pumps and well, using handtools. Mixes acids, chemicals or dry cement according to service specified by customer. Observes meters and pressure gauges to regulate quantity and consistency of materials and to control pump pressure. May perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. May be designated according to specialty as acidizer; acidizer, water well; cementer, oil well; formation-fracturing operator. [-] Less

Assists oil-well-service operator in controlling blending and pumping equipment to treat oil or gas wells and permeable rock formations with cement, acid, or chemicals

drives truck equipped with acid pumps, mixers and related equipment to well site. Unloads and assembles pipes... [+] More

Assists oil-well-service operator in controlling blending and pumping equipment to treat oil or gas wells and permeable rock formations with cement, acid, or chemicals

drives truck equipped with acid pumps, mixers and related equipment to well site. Unloads and assembles pipes and pumping equipment, using handtools. Dumps acids, cement, or other treating materials in mixer to blend solution. Opens valve as directed to admit specified amounts of solution into well. Dismantles and loads equipment on truck after treatment. May be designated according to duty performed as acidizer helper; cementer helper; formation-fracturing-operator helper. [-] Less

Operates equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells, or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells, using specialized subsurface tools and instruments

directs sample-taker operator to assemble and connect pipe and hydraulic lines of flushing... [+] More

Operates equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells, or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells, using specialized subsurface tools and instruments

directs sample-taker operator to assemble and connect pipe and hydraulic lines of flushing equipment to wellhead. Starts pumps which circulate water, oil, or other fluid through well, removing sand and other materials obstructing free flow of oil. Perforates well casing or sidewall of borehole with explosive charge perforator operator, oil well. Assembles and lowers detection instruments into wells having drill pipe, drilling tools, or other obstructions wedged in well. Interprets instrument readings to ascertain depth of obstruction. Directs lowering of specialized equipment to point of obstruction and pushes switches or pulls levers to back-off pipe by chemical or explosive action, or to sever pipe at point of obstruction, permitting recovery of pipestring and resumption of drilling operations. Assembles and operates sound wave generating and detecting mechanisms for determining fluid level in wells. May operate hoist to lower and raise tools hoist operator. [-] Less

Designs mining and oil field machinery, performing duties as described under design engineer, products.

Drafts plans and drawings for layout, construction, and operation of oil fields, refineries, and pipeline systems from field notes, rough or detailed sketches, and specifications

develops detail drawings for construction of equipment and structures, such as drilling derricks, compressor stations, gasoline... [+] More

Drafts plans and drawings for layout, construction, and operation of oil fields, refineries, and pipeline systems from field notes, rough or detailed sketches, and specifications

develops detail drawings for construction of equipment and structures, such as drilling derricks, compressor stations, gasoline plants, frame, steel, and masonry buildings, piping manifolds and pipeline systems, and for manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of machines and machine parts drafter, architectural; drafter, civil; drafter, mechanical. Prepares maps of pipeline systems and oil and gas locations, using field survey notes and aerial photographs drafter, cartographic. May draft topographical maps or develop maps to represent geological stratigraphy and locations of oil and gas deposits, using geological and geophysical prospecting and surveying data drafter, geological; drafter, geophysical. [-] Less

Tests and assesses samples of products during processing stages, using laboratory apparatus, testing equipment, and following standard test procedures. Ascertains physical and chemical properties and ensures products meet quality control standards.

Checks samples to determine characteristics, such as boiling, vapor, freeze,... [+] More

Tests and assesses samples of products during processing stages, using laboratory apparatus, testing equipment, and following standard test procedures. Ascertains physical and chemical properties and ensures products meet quality control standards.

Checks samples to determine characteristics, such as boiling, vapor, freeze, condensation, flash and aniline points, viscosity, specific gravity, penetration, doctor solution, distillation, and corrosion, using test and laboratory equipment. Analyzes content of products. Determines composition and product properties. Analyzes composition of products to determine quantitative presence of gum, sulfur, aromatics, olefins, water, and sediment. Compares color of liquid product to determine processing factors measurable by color. May test air and water samples to detect industrial pollutants. [-] Less

Operates chemical, electrical, and centrifugal oil-treatment units to remove sediment and water from crude oil before transporting oil by pipeline to refineries. Opens valves and starts pumps to pump oil from storage tanks to treating units. Opens valves to mix... [+] More

Operates chemical, electrical, and centrifugal oil-treatment units to remove sediment and water from crude oil before transporting oil by pipeline to refineries. Opens valves and starts pumps to pump oil from storage tanks to treating units. Opens valves to mix specified chemicals with oil, and alters controls to heat mixture to specified temperature. Starts centrifugal machines that break up oil and water emulsions and drain off water. Opens valves and starts pumps to transfer oil into settling tanks where sediment is precipitated from oil. Tests sample in gravity- or centrifugal-separation machine to determine content of oil specified for pipeline transportation. Pumps treated oil into pipelines leading to refinery. Cleans and lubricates motors, pumps, and other moving parts of units. Records data, such as volume of oil treated, operating temperatures of units, and test results. May operate pumps at oil well sites. May tend treating-plant equipment to remove impurities from natural gas. [-] Less

Keeps records and prepares reports regarding quantity and value of fuel oil purchased, received, stored, and used in steam-electric generating plants. Observes receipt of fuel oil by company tank-farm operating personnel to verify oil-gaging reports. Examines supplier documents and generating... [+] More

Keeps records and prepares reports regarding quantity and value of fuel oil purchased, received, stored, and used in steam-electric generating plants. Observes receipt of fuel oil by company tank-farm operating personnel to verify oil-gaging reports. Examines supplier documents and generating plant records to obtain fuel oil use and loss data. Verifies computation of gross and net barrels of oil received, using standard conversion tables and simple arithmetic. Computes quantity of fuel oil burned, BTU's per barrel, and quantity in storage from operating records and laboratory reports. Posts computations and other related data to fuel-oil ledgers and records and compares data with contract specifications and delivery documents to detect errors and verify accuracy of entries. Telephones representatives of fuel-oil suppliers, railroads, and company traffic department to verify delivery dates and quantities, to determine cause of variations in loading and unloading temperatures and to correct discrepancies in delivery documents or errors in invoices. Notifies supervisory personnel when discrepancies and errors cannot be resolved. Prepares receipts for oil received. Prepares reports of quantity and value of oil purchased, received, lost in delivery, burned, and in storage tanks. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating pumping and blending equipment to cement, acidize, and fracture oil and gas wells

confers with superintendent, drilling and production to determine well conditions, pipe sizes, and characteristics of oil-or-gas-bearing rock formations to... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating pumping and blending equipment to cement, acidize, and fracture oil and gas wells

confers with superintendent, drilling and production to determine well conditions, pipe sizes, and characteristics of oil-or-gas-bearing rock formations to be treated. Computes amount of cement, acid, or fracturing material to be used and devises procedures to be followed according to conditions of individual wells. Directs workers in mixing and blending of cement, acid, and other chemicals and in assembling and connecting pipe and pipe fittings between pumping equipment and well head. Observes dials and pressure gauges to ensure that specified pump pressure is being maintained and that equipment is functioning properly. Informs workers when adjustments are needed and directs maintenance and repair of equipment. Assigns new employees to experienced worker for on-the-job training and assists in training. Evaluates job performance of workers and recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, pay raises, or discharges. May operate blending and pumping equipment and connect pipe and pipe fittings between pumping equipment and well head during peak work periods or for training purposes. May contact established customers to solicit work and maintain good will. [-] Less