Wellhead Pumpers

Pump oil and gas from wells in an oil field by operating power pumps and other equipment.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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