Pipeline Worker / Operator
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
At a Glance
Pipeline Worker / Operator. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Valves (Piping), Operations, Valid Driver's License.
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High school or GED
3 years
3
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Median Wage
$60,020/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.6%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Valves (Piping)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Pipeline Pigging
Loading And Unloading
Lock Out / Tag Out
Natural Gas
Good Driving Record
Oil and Gas
Land Tenure
Cost Reduction
Technical Communication
Electrical Equipment
Tanker Truck Operation
Predictive Maintenance
Equipment Efficiency
General Mathematics
Manufacturing Operations
Conveyor Systems
Applied Mathematics
On-The-Job Training
Excavation
Common Skills (8)
Operations
Communication
Organizational Skills
Willingness To Learn
Computer Literacy
Self-Motivation
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Decision Making
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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