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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Median Salary
94,580
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,920

10%

$94,580

Median

$110,790

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    97%

  • Some college

    1%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mathematics
  • Production and Processing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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