Wellhead Pumper how-to

How to Check a Pumpjack

Daily checks keep wells producing.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Daily checks keep wells producing. In short: look; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Look and listen for unusual noise.

  2. Check the stuffing box for leaks.

  3. Check belts and guards.

  4. Check the controller settings.

  5. Inspect the wellhead.

  6. Record findings.

Safety reminders for wellhead pumpers

  • Wear H2S monitors and stand upwind
  • Never reach past guards
  • Check in when working alone
  • Drive defensively on lease roads

Lease · Pumpjack · Choke · Gauging · Run ticket · Produced water: see the full wellhead pumper glossary.

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