GAUGERS

Job Definition:

Job Description:

• Gauge and test oil in storage tanks. Regulate flow of oil into pipelines at wells, tank farms, refineries, and marine and rail terminals, following prescribed standards and regulations.

Duties and Tasks:

• 1) Gauges quality of oil in storage tanks before and after delivery, using calibrated steel tape and conversion.
• 1) Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  2) Regulates flow of products into pipelines, using automated pumping equipment.
• 3) Reads automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine flow rate of oil into or from tanks and amount of oil in tanks.
• 4) Operates pumps, teletype, and mobile radio.
• 5) Turns bleeder valves or lowers sample container into tank to obtain oil sample.
• 6) Lowers thermometer into tanks to obtain temperature reading.
• 7) Reports leaks or defective valves to maintenance.
• 8) Tightens connections with wrenches and greases and oils valves, using grease gum and oil can.
• 9) Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions, such as loose connections and leaks.
• 10) Clamps seal around valves to secure tanks.
• 11) Records meter and pressure readings at gas well.
• 9) Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions, such as loose connections and leaks.
• 10) Clamps seal around valves to secure tanks.
• 11) Records meter and pressure readings at gas well.
• 15) Starts pumps and opens valves to regulate flow of oil into and out of tanks, according to delivery schedules.
• 16) Tests oil to determine amount of bottom sediment, water, and foreign materials, using centrifugal tester.

Activities:

• 1) Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• 2) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• 3) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• 4) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• 5) 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.
• 6) Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• 7) Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• 8) 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 of materials.
• 9) Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Abilities:

• 1) Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• 2) Near Vision— The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• 3) 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.
• 4) 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 there is a problem.
• 5) Wrist-Finger Speed— The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Knowledge

• 1) Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• 2)Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.