Dictionary
Of Occupational Titles
PETROLEUM AND
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
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Magnetic Prospector
Studies
structure of subsurface rock formations to locate petroleum deposits: Conducts research,
using geophysical instruments such as seismograph, gravimeter, torsion balance,
and magnetometer, pendulum devices, and electrical-resistivity apparatus to
measure characteristics of earth. Computes variations in physical forces
existing at different locations and interprets data to reveal subsurface
structures likely to contain petroleum deposits. Prepares charts, profiles or
subsurface contour maps, and determines desirable locations for drilling
operations. Directs field crews drilling boreholes and collecting samples of
rock and soil for chemical analysis of hydrocarbon content. May specialize in
particular instrumentation and be designated Electrical Prospector (petrol.
& gas); Gravity Prospector (petrol. & gas); Magnetic Prospector (petrol.
& gas); Seismic Prospector (petrol. & gas).
Magnetometer Operator
operator;
recorder, gravity prospecting Records readings of gravity meter, torsion
balance, and other gravity-measuring instruments at various points in terrain
to obtain data regarding gravity characteristics indicating potential source of
metallic ore or petroleum deposits: Sets up or directs set-up of instruments at
specified location and records readings. Examines readings for accurate
registration and adjusts instruments to specifications. Reads thermometers,
barometers, and other instruments and records variations in temperature,
barometric pressure, elevation, and other physical factors that affect
instrument readings. May be designated according to instrument used as
Gravity-Meter Observer (mine & quarry; petrol. & gas); Magnetometer
Operator (mine & quarry; petrol. & gas).
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
engineer; shop
mechanic Inspects, repairs, and maintains functional parts of automotive and
mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps, compressors, pipe-laying
machines, ditchdiggers, trucks, and tractors used in petroleum exploration, on
oil fields, in pipeline construction, and in airfield maintenance and pipeline
operations, using hoists, handtools, gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and
testing devices: Inspects defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions, using
motor analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory manuals.
Disassembles and overhauls internal combustion engines, pumps, pump power
units, generators, transmissions, clutches, and rear ends, using handtools and
hoist. Grinds and reseats valves, using valve-grinding machine. Adjusts brakes,
aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws, and reassembles equipment. Operates
equipment to test its functioning. Changes oil, checks batteries, repairs tires
and tubes, and lubricates equipment and machinery.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HELPER
mechanic helper;
shop-mechanic helper Assists MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (construction; petrol. &
gas; pipe lines) in repairing and maintaining automotive and mechanical
machinery and equipment, such as pumps, compressors, pipelaying machines,
ditch-diggers, trucks, and tractors, using jacks, hoists, and handtools:
Installs jacks and hoists to raise equipment. Disassembles and assembles
equipment, using handtools. Cleans tools and parts with naphtha, gasoline, and
other cleaning compounds. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any
industry) Master Title.
MANAGER, CONTRACTS
representative,
petroleum products Negotiates contracts with representatives of oil producers,
refiners, and pipeline carriers for purchase, sale, or delivery of crude oil,
petroleum distillates, and natural gas and gasoline: Analyzes records of
petroleum supply sources, movements of materials from plants to refineries, and
current and prospective refinery demands. Coordinates work of sales,
production, and shipping departments to implement procurance of products in
accordance with refinery needs. Performs liaison work with engineering and
production departments concerning contractual rights and obligations. May
manage contracts for entire company, department, or for specified product, such
as crude oil or natural gas. May be designated according to product contracted
as Supply Representative, Dry Gas (petrol. & gas; petrol. refin.; pipe
lines); Manager, Natural-Gas Utilization (petrol. & gas).
Manager, Contracts-And-Titles
Directs and
coordinates recordkeeping activities concerning land leases, agreements, and
contracts relative to petroleum company rights for drilling wells on public or
private lands and producing gas and oil: Directs activities of workers engaged
in keeping current files and records on terms, conditions, and expiration dates
of land documents. Prepares reports on expiration dates, disposition of, and
for renegotiation of existing contracts, leases, and agreements for use by
management or other land department personnel. Coordinates activities of lease
and rental section with activities of other sections of land department to
ensure that files and records are current and that company is in compliance
with terms and conditions set forth in documents. Requests title searches,
procurement of deeds and affidavits, or other substantiating data to ensure
legality of documents. May authorize payment of royalties, bonuses, or other
compensation as provided for in terms and conditions of documents. May be
designated according to activity directed as Manager, Contracts-And-Titles
(petrol. & gas); Manager, Titles-And-Land-Records (petrol. & gas).
Manager, Divisional Leasing
land-and-leases
supervisor; land department head; lease agent; leases-and-land supervisor;
manager, land department; superintendent, land department Directs land and
leasing department of petroleum company to secure leases, options, rights-of-way,
and special agreements covering land and mineral rights for drilling wells and
producing gas and oil: Studies leases bought, prices paid, and other
negotiations of competing companies in specified areas and determines
expenditure necessary to obtain leases and other contracts in those areas.
Determines and specifies date of termination of lease rentals. Negotiates with
brokers or other individuals to sell interests in leases owned. Executes
general policies established by company officials. May make final decisions on
and sign agreements and contracts for purchase, sale and acquisition of land
leases, mineral and royalty rights. May be designated according to area of
operations as Manager, Divisional Leasing (petrol. & gas).
MANAGER, FIELD PARTY, GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
field-party
manager Directs activities in petroleum company or geophysical exploration
service concerned with providing transportation, supplies, housing, and other
requirements for field party prospecting for petroleum reserves: Purchases and
maintains flow of supplies to party. Arranges for housing and other living
facilities. Discharges financial obligations. Arranges for and directs repair
of automotive and drilling equipment.
manager, land department
land-and-leases
supervisor; land department head; lease agent; leases-and-land supervisor;
manager, land department; superintendent, land department Directs land and
leasing department of petroleum company to secure leases, options,
rights-of-way, and special agreements covering land and mineral rights for
drilling wells and producing gas and oil: Studies leases bought, prices paid,
and other negotiations of competing companies in specified areas and determines
expenditure necessary to obtain leases and other contracts in those areas.
Determines and specifies date of termination of lease rentals. Negotiates with
brokers or other individuals to sell interests in leases owned. Executes
general policies established by company officials. May make final decisions on
and sign agreements and contracts for purchase, sale and acquisition of land
leases, mineral and royalty rights. May be designated according to area of
operations as Manager, Divisional Leasing (petrol. & gas).
MANAGER, LAND LEASES-AND-RENTALS
Directs and
coordinates recordkeeping activities concerning land leases, agreements, and
contracts relative to petroleum company rights for drilling wells on public or
private lands and producing gas and oil: Directs activities of workers engaged
in keeping current files and records on terms, conditions, and expiration dates
of land documents. Prepares reports on expiration dates, disposition of, and
for renegotiation of existing contracts, leases, and agreements for use by
management or other land department personnel. Coordinates activities of lease
and rental section with activities of other sections of land department to
ensure that files and records are current and that company is in compliance
with terms and conditions set forth in documents. Requests title searches,
procurement of deeds and affidavits, or other substantiating data to ensure
legality of documents. May authorize payment of royalties, bonuses, or other
compensation as provided for in terms and conditions of documents. May be
designated according to activity directed as Manager, Contracts-And-Titles
(petrol. & gas); Manager, Titles-And-Land-Records (petrol. & gas).
MANAGER, LEASING
land-and-leases
supervisor; land department head; lease agent; leases-and-land supervisor;
manager, land department; superintendent, land department Directs land and
leasing department of petroleum company to secure leases, options,
rights-of-way, and special agreements covering land and mineral rights for
drilling wells and producing gas and oil: Studies leases bought, prices paid,
and other negotiations of competing companies in specified areas and determines
expenditure necessary to obtain leases and other contracts in those areas.
Determines and specifies date of termination of lease rentals. Negotiates with
brokers or other individuals to sell interests in leases owned. Executes
general policies established by company officials. May make final decisions on
and sign agreements and contracts for purchase, sale and acquisition of land
leases, mineral and royalty rights. May be designated according to area of
operations as Manager, Divisional Leasing (petrol. & gas).
Manager, Natural-Gas Utilization
representative,
petroleum products Negotiates contracts with representatives of oil producers,
refiners, and pipeline carriers for purchase, sale, or delivery of crude oil,
petroleum distillates, and natural gas and gasoline: Analyzes records of
petroleum supply sources, movements of materials from plants to refineries, and
current and prospective refinery demands. Coordinates work of sales,
production, and shipping departments to implement procurance of products in
accordance with refinery needs. Performs liaison work with engineering and
production departments concerning contractual rights and obligations. May
manage contracts for entire company, department, or for specified product, such
as crude oil or natural gas. May be designated according to product contracted
as Supply Representative, Dry Gas (petrol. & gas; petrol. refin.; pipe
lines); Manager, Natural-Gas Utilization (petrol. & gas).
manager, oil-well services
services Directs
activities concerned with providing technical services, such as electrical well
logging, gun perforating, directional or caliper surveying, and cementing,
acidizing, and formation fracturing, to assist in solving special oil well
drilling and production problems: Advises SUPERINTENDENT, DRILLING AND
PRODUCTION (petrol. & gas) on specific servicing problems and recommends
use of specialized tools, techniques, and services. Directs organization and
training of personnel, and directly or through subordinate personnel supervises
servicing operations. Supervises repair and maintenance of equipment. Keeps
records of operations and prepares reports.
Manager, Titles-And-Land-Records
Directs and coordinates
recordkeeping activities concerning land leases, agreements, and contracts
relative to petroleum company rights for drilling wells on public or private
lands and producing gas and oil: Directs activities of workers engaged in
keeping current files and records on terms, conditions, and expiration dates of
land documents. Prepares reports on expiration dates, disposition of, and for
renegotiation of existing contracts, leases, and agreements for use by
management or other land department personnel. Coordinates activities of lease
and rental section with activities of other sections of land department to
ensure that files and records are current and that company is in compliance
with terms and conditions set forth in documents. Requests title searches,
procurement of deeds and affidavits, or other substantiating data to ensure
legality of documents. May authorize payment of royalties, bonuses, or other
compensation as provided for in terms and conditions of documents. May be
designated according to activity directed as Manager, Contracts-And-Titles
(petrol. & gas); Manager, Titles-And-Land-Records (petrol. & gas).
Material Stockkeeper, Yard
storeroom clerk;
storeroom keeper; stores clerk; supply clerk; supply-room clerk Receives,
stores, and issues equipment, material, supplies, merchandise, foodstuffs, or
tools, and compiles stock records in stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard:
Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on
requisition or invoices. Examines stock to verify conformance to
specifications. Stores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to
identifying information, such as style, size, or type of material. Fills orders
or issues supplies from stock. Prepares periodic, special, or perpetual inventory
of stock. Requisitions articles to fill incoming orders. Compiles reports on
use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory counts and stock
records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of
shipments. May mark identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles, using
labeling equipment. May distribute stock among production workers, keeping
records of material issued. May make adjustments or repairs to articles carried
in stock. May determine methods of storage, identification, and stock location,
considering temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor
loading capacities, and required space. May cut stock to size to fill order.
May move or transport material or supplies to other departments, using hand or
industrial truck. May maintain inventory and other stock records, using
computer terminal. May be designated according to material, equipment, or
product stored as Camera-Storeroom Clerk (motion picture); Oil-House Attendant
(clerical); Wire Stockkeeper (steel & rel.); or work location as
Wine-Cellar Stock Clerk (hotel & rest.); or stage in manufacture of
material or goods as Finished-Goods Stock Clerk (clerical); or container in
which goods are stored as Drum-Stock Clerk (clerical). May receive and store
incoming shipments of yarn, thread, or jute stock and verify color standards of
shipment and be known as Color Standards Clerk (clerical). May be designated:
Custodian, Blood Bank (medical ser.); Food-Storeroom Clerk (hotel & rest.);
Hogshead-Stock Clerk (tobacco); Material Stockkeeper, Yard (petrol. & gas);
Mold Picker (rubber goods); Paint Stocker (aircraft mfg.); Pattern-Room
Attendant (foundry); Printing-Plate Clerk (print. & pub.); Sack Keeper
(clerical); Template-Storage Clerk (clerical); Refrigerator-Room Clerk
(clerical). May receive, store, and sort unserviceable equipment and supplies
for sale, disposal, or reclamation and be known as Salvage Clerk (clerical).
measurement superintendent
superintendent
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with operation and maintenance of
control stations used to regulate, measure, and direct flow of crude oil,
petroleum products, or natural gas in pipeline system. Plans and directs
studies on flow control and measurement of petroleum products and gas and
directs activities of workers evaluating newly developed devices. Refers
selected devices to engineering personnel for feasibility and test studies
prior to purchase and installation in system. Ascertains need for new control
stations, extensions of existing pipelines, and determines locations and sizes
of lines from data on forecasts of estimated sales volume and potential
customers available at distribution points. Recommends design features of
control stations to engineering personnel and directs activities concerned with
installation, testing, and maintenance of control and measurement equipment,
such as pressure gauges, thermostats, and specialized metering devices in
system. Develops plans for coordinating station activities of pipeline system to
regulate and measure flow of products from point of origin into and from
distribution points in system.
mechanic helper
mechanic helper;
shop-mechanic helper Assists MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (construction; petrol. & gas;
pipe lines) in repairing and maintaining automotive and mechanical machinery
and equipment, such as pumps, compressors, pipelaying machines, ditch-diggers,
trucks, and tractors, using jacks, hoists, and handtools: Installs jacks and
hoists to raise equipment. Disassembles and assembles equipment, using
handtools. Cleans tools and parts with naphtha, gasoline, and other cleaning
compounds. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry)
Master Title.
mud-analysis-well-logging captain
mud-analysis-well-logging
captain Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in analysis of
oil well drilling mud and well cuttings during drilling operations to detect
presence of oil or gas and identify productive strata: Coordinates work of
WELL-LOGGING OPERATORS, MUD ANALYSIS (petrol. & gas) engaged in continuous
sampling and analysis of mud circulating through wells being drilled and
preparation of mud analysis logs. Reviews analysis made by workers of cores cut
from wells to determine nature of earth formations penetrated. Summarizes log
data and core analysis records for engineering personnel. Initiates or
recommends personnel actions, such as pay increase, transfer or discipline.
mud-analysis-well-logging operator
mud-analysis-well-logging
operator Analyzes mud and drill cuttings that are circulated through oil- or
gas-well boreholes during drilling operations, using special testing equipment,
to detect presence of oil or gas, and interprets findings to locate productive
stratum: Attaches pump-stroke counter, mud-tank level indicator, and other
measurement devices to drilling rig equipment, and connects electrical
conductor cables to measurement devices and drilling rig monitoring instruments
to prepare field laboratory for testing of mud and well cuttings. Detects
presence of gas in mud by reading dial of gas-detection meter hooked up to
detection devices in mud. Collects mud and drill cutting samples during
drilling operations, and inspects samples to determine nature of earth formations
encountered and presence of oil or gas in formation, using ultraviolet light,
microscope, and other laboratory equipment. Keeps records of dial readings and
tests made, and calculates depth of formations found to contain gas or oil.
Performs minor repairs to electrical and mechanical equipment.
mud-analysis-well-logging supervisor,
district; mud
engineer; mud-logging superintendent Plans and directs mud-sample testing
operations: Consults with SUPERINTENDENT, OIL-FIELD DRILLING (petrol. &
gas) and interprets drilling logs to determine status of wells being drilled.
Plans and coordinates itinerary for WELL-LOGGING CAPTAIN, MUD ANALYSIS (petrol.
& gas); WELL-LOGGING OPERATOR, MUD ANALYSIS (petrol. & gas) and other
members of mobile field-laboratory crews to obtain maximum utilization of
personnel with minimum disruption of drilling operations. Interprets mud
analysis logs obtained by crews, for PETROLEUM ENGINEER (petrol. & gas).
mud engineer
mud-analysis-well-logging
supervisor, district; mud engineer; mud-logging superintendent Plans and
directs mud-sample testing operations: Consults with SUPERINTENDENT, OIL-FIELD
DRILLING (petrol. & gas) and interprets drilling logs to determine status
of wells being drilled. Plans and coordinates itinerary for WELL-LOGGING
CAPTAIN, MUD ANALYSIS (petrol. & gas); WELL-LOGGING OPERATOR, MUD ANALYSIS
(petrol. & gas) and other members of mobile field-laboratory crews to
obtain maximum utilization of personnel with minimum disruption of drilling
operations. Interprets mud analysis logs obtained by crews, for PETROLEUM
ENGINEER (petrol. & gas).
mud-logging superintendent
mud-analysis-well-logging
supervisor, district; mud engineer; mud-logging superintendent Plans and
directs mud-sample testing operations: Consults with SUPERINTENDENT, OIL-FIELD
DRILLING (petrol. & gas) and interprets drilling logs to determine status
of wells being drilled. Plans and coordinates itinerary for WELL-LOGGING
CAPTAIN, MUD ANALYSIS (petrol. & gas); WELL-LOGGING OPERATOR, MUD ANALYSIS
(petrol. & gas) and other members of mobile field-laboratory crews to
obtain maximum utilization of personnel with minimum disruption of drilling
operations. Interprets mud analysis logs obtained by crews, for PETROLEUM
ENGINEER (petrol. & gas).
MUD-PLANT OPERATOR
Tends machine
that mixes mud for use in drilling oil and gas wells: Weighs sand, clay, and
other dry materials on scale and dumps materials into hopper of mixing machine.
Turns water valve and opens hopper gate to admit specified quantity of water
and dry mix into mixing chamber of machine. Tests mud sample for viscosity,
using viscometer. Starts pumps that force mud to drilling wells. Lubricates,
adjusts, and repairs machinery, using handtools and grease gun. Replaces
defective parts of mud pumps and hoisting equipment, using handtools and
following repair orders.
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