Pump Operator how-to

How to Check a Pump Jack

Daily checks prevent failures.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Daily checks prevent failures. In short: listen; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Listen for noises.

  2. Check belts.

  3. Check the stuffing box.

  4. Check for leaks.

  5. Check counts.

  6. Log.

Safety reminders for pump operators

  • Check for H2S
  • Stand upwind at hatches
  • Drive safely
  • Follow lockout/tagout

SOP · Lockout/tagout · P&ID · DCS · Rounds · Pumper: see the full pump operator glossary.

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