Wellhead Pumpers
SOC Code: 53-7073 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Wellhead Pumpers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,712 | $66,165 | $82,597 | $99,050 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $64,792 | $75,650 | $86,528 | $97,386 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $64,418 | $75,379 | $86,341 | $97,302 |
| Bismarck, ND | $64,085 | $75,130 | $86,195 | $97,240 |
| Minot, ND | $63,814 | $74,922 | $86,029 | $97,136 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $62,379 | $73,861 | $85,342 | $96,824 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $62,379 | $73,861 | $85,342 | $96,824 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $42,973 | $59,155 | $75,358 | $91,541 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $42,973 | $59,155 | $75,358 | $91,541 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $43,285 | $59,218 | $75,130 | $91,062 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Repairing | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 2.9 |
| Chemistry | 2.8 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| English Language | 2.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 80.5% |
| Some college | 10.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Less than high school | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Monitor control panels during pumping operations to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
- Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
- Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil.
- Monitor pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Gauge oil and gas production.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software Moxa software Operational databases Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
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