Pump Man (Petroleum Refining)

Aliases: Tube Well Operator, Pump Operator, Pump Driver

Industry/Sector(s): Hydrocarbon

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Pump Man (Petroleum Refining) is expected to perform include:

Controlling pumps and manifold systems to circulate crude, semi-compressed and finished petroleum products
Regulating water flow and chemical solutions through processing
Planning movement of product through lines of processing and storage units
Utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tanks
Synchronizing activities with other pump houses to assure continuous flow of products and minimum contamination between products
Starting battery of pumps
Observing pressure and flow meter and turning valve to regulate pumping speeds according to schedules
Turning hand wheels to open line valves to direct flow of product
Signalling by telephone to operate pumps in designed units to open and close pipeline, tank valves and gauge
Sampling and determining temperature of tank contents
Recording operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results and operating time

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV), Hearing Impaired (HH) and One Arm (OA)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ^{4, 5}

Preferably, 12^th

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of operating pumps
Proficient in finishing products
Well-versed in ensuring correct functioning of pump

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.dgt.gov.in/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Pump Man (Petroleum Refining) → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants – Rs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ^{4, 5}

Some organisations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{4, 5}

Organizations part of oil, gas and petroleum sector
Environmental consultancies
Civil engineering and construction organizations

KEYWORDS

Tube Well Operator
Pump Operator
Pump House Attendant
Pump Driver

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3134.0300	Pump Man (Petroleum Refining)
ISCO 2008	3134	Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining Plant Operators
NIC 2008	19201	Production of liquid and gaseous fuels, illuminating oils, lubricating oils or greases or other products from crude petroleum or bituminous minerals
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/
3	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
4	https://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Impl/jobs/Pump-Operator-Opening-Sakinaka-07905de02c3b160b?q=Pump+Operator

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