Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.

Tasks Include:

Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks.
Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures.
Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct meters, and that meters are working properly.
Read automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount of oil in tanks.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +19.0%

National: -2.3%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$94,580.00

State

$64,060.00

Regional

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 97.02%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 1.69%
Some College Courses = 1.29%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.56%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 17.29%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 16.30%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.51%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 13.13%
None = 11.47%
Over 10 years = 7.56%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.17%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 29.71%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 23.24%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.39%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 12.25%
None = 6.56%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.55%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 5%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.29%

On-the-Job Training

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 43.47%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 27.37%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 11.55%
None or short demonstration = 8.46%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 6.56%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.29%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 1.29%

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks.
Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures.
Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct meters, and that meters are working properly.
Read automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount of oil in tanks.
Operate auxiliary equipment and control multiple processing units during distilling or treating operations, moving controls that regulate valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, using knowledge of system interconnections and capacities.
Record and compile operating data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses.
Synchronize activities with other pumphouses to ensure a continuous flow of products and a minimum of contamination between products.
Patrol units to monitor the amount of oil in storage tanks, and to verify that activities and operations are safe, efficient, and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled.
Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples.
Inspect pipelines, tightening connections and lubricating valves as necessary.
Conduct general housekeeping of units, including wiping up oil spills and performing general cleaning duties.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Read and analyze specifications, schedules, logs, test results, and laboratory recommendations to determine how to set equipment controls to produce the required qualities and quantities of products.
Coordinate shutdowns and major projects.
Perform tests to check the qualities and grades of products, such as assessing levels of bottom sediment, water, and foreign materials in oil samples, using centrifugal testers.
Prepare calculations for receipts and deliveries of oil and oil products.
Lower thermometers into tanks to obtain temperature readings.
Clean interiors of processing units by circulating chemicals and solvents within units.
Clamp seals around valves to secure tanks.
Calculate test result values, using standard formulas.

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
65.25	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
64.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
63.75	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
63.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
55.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
55.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
49.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
68.75	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
65.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
62.50	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
53.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
50.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
50.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
68.75	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
68.75	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
62.50	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
59.50	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
59.50	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
56.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56.25	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
53.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
50.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
50.00	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
50.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
50.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
50.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
50.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
81.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
78.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
77.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
77.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73.25	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
72.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
65.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
63.25	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
60.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
60.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
60.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
59.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
59.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
57.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
54.75	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
53.50	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
53.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
52.75	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
51.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
49.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
49.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
83.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
78.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
77.00	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
74.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
73.75	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
73.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
72.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
72.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
70.50	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
67.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
64.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
62.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
59.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
77.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
55.50	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
55.50	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
96.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
95.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
94.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
93.80	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
90.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
88.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
87.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
86.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
86.60	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
85.60	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
84.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
84.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
83.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
81.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
81.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
78.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
77.60	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
77.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
77.20	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
76.60	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
76.20	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
75.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
75.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
74.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
73.80	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
73.40	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
73.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
71.60	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
70.40	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
69.60	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
67.40	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
66.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
66.20	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
65.80	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
65.60	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
60.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
58.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
58.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
55.00	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
54.00	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
53.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
52.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
52.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
50.40	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
49.60	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles	How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$57,970.00	$94,580.00	$102,410.00
Virginia	$47,920.00	$64,060.00	$81,850.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	33,600	32,800	-2.3%
Virginia	100	119	+19.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Working with Computers	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Thinking Creatively	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.5

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Titles

Absorption Plant Operator
Blender
Board Operator
Boiler House Operator
Cat Cracker Operator
Control Board Operator
Control Operator
Control Panel Operator
Crude Unit Operator
Dock Operator
Dock Pumper
Field Gauger
Fractionation Plant Supervisor
Fuel Distribution System Operator
Gas Blender
Gasoline Plant Operator
Gauger
Head Operator
Houseman
Hydro Operator
Hydrotreater Operator
Oil Gauger
Oil Pipeline Dispatcher
Oil Pipeline Operator
Oil Plant Operator
Oil Process Stillman
Oil Pumper
Oil Refiner
Oil Refinery Operator
Operations Boardman
Operator
Outside Operator
Petroleum Plant Operator
Petroleum Refinery Control Panel Operator
Petroleum Refinery Operator
Petroleum Refinery Worker
Petroleum Refining Equipment Operator
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Pilot Plant Operator
Pipeline Dispatcher
Plant Operator
Pressure Controller
Process Control Board Operator
Process Operator
Product Blending Supervisor
Pump House Technician
Pumper
Pumper Helper
Refiner
Refinery Operator
Refining Equipment Operator
Stillman
Tank Terminal Gauger
Terminal Gauger
Transfer Pumper
Unit Operator

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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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