Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
<ul><li>Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.</li><li>Gauge oil and gas production.</li><li>Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.</li><li>Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.</li><li>Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.</li><li>Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.</li><li>Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.</li></ul>