Gauger
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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 mairne 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 beleder valves,
or lowers sample container into tank to obtain oil sample. Tests
oil to determine amount of bottom sediment, water, and foreign
materials, uisng centrifugal tester. Calculates test results,
using standrad 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 shcedules. Raeds 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 connecitons with wrenches, greases and oils valves,
using grease gun and oilcan. Repotrs 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 gasloine. May operate
pumps, teletype, and mobile raido.
May clean pumps, machinery,
and equimpent.
May issue delivery or receiving tickets. May
record meter and pressure readings at gas wells. May regulate
flow of products into pipelines, using atuomated 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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