Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

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What They Do

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.

Salary

2014 employment: 42,400
May 2015 median annual wage: $65,190

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 900
Growth rate: 2 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

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