| Job Title |
Pumper-gauger |
| Job Description |
Operates Pumps And Manifold Systems To Load Petro-chemical
Products, Such As Caustic Soda, Methanol, And Styrene Into
Trucks, Barges, And Tank Cars: Reads Loading Order Or Receives
Instructions From Supervisor. Determines Movement Of Products
Through Lines From Storage Tanks To Tank Trucks, Barges, And
Tank Cars Utilizing Knowledge Of Interconnections, Pipeline
Capacities, Manifolds, And Pumps. Inspects And Weighs Vessels To
Prevent Contamination And To Satisfy Loading Procedures.
Coordinates Product Movement Activities With Other Workers To
Ensure Continuous Flow Of Product. Starts Pumps, Observes
Pressure And Flowmeters, And Turns Valves To Regulate Flow Of
Product To Loading Vessel According To Loading Procedures.
Signals Other Pumper-gaugers To Open And Close Hatch Valves And
To Gauge, Sample, And Determine Temperature Of Tank Contents.
Records Operating Data, Such As Products And Quantities Pumped,
Storage Tank Used, Gauge Readings, And Operating Time. Inspects
Valves, Flanges, Manifolds Throughout System And Tightens
Connections, Using Handtools. Delivers Product Samples To
Laboratory And Affixes Product Warning Placards Onto Vessel.
Operates Blenders And Heaters To Mix, Blend, And Heat Products.
May Perform Variety Of Tests To Determine Viscosity, Specific
Gravity, And Flash Point Of Sample Contents.
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