Wellhead Pumpers

Also Called: Field Operator, Lease Operator, Pumper, Well Tender

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,490

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Wellhead Pumpers do

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

  • Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
  • Gauge oil and gas production.
  • Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Exposed to Contaminants
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Chemical pumps
  • Well pumps
  • Depth gauges
  • Electric downhole pumps
  • Oil water separators

Technology

Industrial control software
Moxa software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 80% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 11% Post-secondary certificate
  • 7% Associate's degree

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Wellhead Pumpers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Self Control
  • Independence

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement

This is what Wellhead Pumpers across the country typically make.

$18.51 / hour
$38,490 /year

Entry Level

$34.53 / hour
$71,830 /year

Median Level

$46.44 / hour
$96,600 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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