| Job Title |
Gauger |
| Job Description |
Gauges And Tests Amount Of Oil In Storage Tanks, And Regulates
Flow Of Oil And, Other Petroleum Products Into Pipelines At
Wells, Tank Farms, Refineries, And Marine And Rail Terminals,
Following Prescribed Standards And Regulations: Gauges Quantity
Of Oil In Storage Tanks Before And After Delivery, Using
Calibrated Steel Tape And Conversion Tables. Lowers Thermometer
Into Tanks To Obtain Temperature Reading. Turns Bleeder Valves,
Or Lowers Sample Container Into Tank To Obtain Oil Sample. Tests
Oil To Determine Amount Of Bottom Sediment, Water, And Foreign
Materials, Using Centrifugal Tester. Calculates Test Results,
Using Standard Formulas. Records Readings And Test Results.
Starts Pumps, And Opens Valves On Pipelines And Tanks To
Regulate And Direct Flow Of Oil From And Into Tanks, According
To Delivery Schedules. Reads Automatic Gauges At Specified Time
Intervals To Determine Flow Rate Of Oil Into Or Out Of Tanks And
Amount Of Oil In Tanks. Inspects Pipelines, Valves, And Flanges
To Detect Malfunctions, Such As Loose Connections And Leaks.
Tightens Connections With Wrenches, Greases And Oils Valves,
Using Grease Gun And Oilcan. Reports Leaks Or Defective Valves
To Maintenance Personnel. Clamps Seal Around Valves To Secure
Tanks. May Gauge Tanks Containing Petroleum And Natural Gas
Byproducts, Such As Condensate Or Natural Gasoline. May Operate
Pumps, Teletype, And Mobile Radio. May Clean Pumps, Machinery,
And Equipment. May Issue Delivery Or Receiving Tickets. May
Record Meter And Pressure Readings At Gas Wells. May Regulate
Flow Of Products Into Pipelines, Using Automated Pumping
Equipment. When Gauging Oil Received From And Delivered To
Terminals, Tank Farms, And Refineries, May Be Designated Gauger,
Delivery (pipe Lines).
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