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Oil, Gas & Mining Service Unit Operators are responsible for operating equipment that maintain the flow of oil, gas or other minerals. You observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions. Talk with other personnel in order to gather information regarding pipe and tool sizes, and borehole conditions in wells.

Drive truck-mounted units to well sites. Install pressure-control devices onto well heads. Thread cables through pulleys in derricks and connect hydraulic lines, using hand tools. Start pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells, in order to remove sand and other materials obstructing the free flow of oil. Close and seal wells no longer in use.

Operate controls that raise derricks and level rigs. Direct drilling crews performing such activities as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, and drilling around lodged obstacles. Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges. Quote prices to customers; and prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, and time required so that bills can be produced.

Direct lowering of specialized equipment to point of obstruction, and push switches or pull levers in order to back-off or sever pipes by chemical or explosive action. Plan fishing methods and select tools for removing obstacles, such as liners, broken casing, screens, and drill pipe, from wells. Analyze conditions of unserviceable wells in order to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.

Assemble and lower detection instruments into wells with obstructions. Interpret instrument readings in order to ascertain the depth of obstruction. Assemble and operate sound-wave generating and detecting mechanisms in order to determine well fluid levels.

I want to help my family with finances but I’m not old enough. For those teenagers with that mind-set, I commend you. As a teenager, particular for those 13 to 15 years of age, many job opportunities are unavailable due to age requirements. But don’t worry, you are not limited to lemonade stands and babysitting jobs for those few years.

Start a cleaning or yard maintenance service. Depending on the season, you might be shoveling the snow out of someone’s front yard or raking leaves and cutting grass. For the cleaning service, when it’s Spring cleaning, you can help people clear their garages, attics or basements. This is a particularly effective service for the elderly who might have a tough time cleaning their homes.

Car washing, painting rooms or houses are jobs where you can get a bunch of your friends and get it done in one afternoon. The key is to find local businesses willing to give you a chance.

Other ideas include a dog walking or pet sitting job. You can look after the pets while the owners are away on business or vacation. Much like baby-sitting, you will have to clean and feed them. Most of the time, they will be asleep.

Like to travel a lot in your neighborhood? You could try an errand, messenger, or delivery service. Ask local businesses if they need someone to deliver their goods to their clients. It’s great exercise and lets you see more of your surroundings.

Are you savy with the latest technology and can fix computers? Then consider helping people with their computer problems. Much of the programs to fix software problems are free and widely available online. Maybe, you can also teach someone to use a computer. If computers aren’t your forte, find out what you could teach, such as a new language or math. Tutors get paid on average 10 to 20 dollars an hour. Charge your friends or school mates if they need additional help on a topic.

These ideas should be enough to get your started. Even if you don’t make a lot of money, you will build up your resume and have lots of work and job experience.

Food Preparation Workers clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware. They store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Prepare a variety of foods according to customers’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.Package take-out foods and/or serve food to customers. Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.

Food Preparation Job Descriptions

Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets. Inform supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly. Weigh or measure ingredients. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items. Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals. Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches. Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. Use manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods. Stir and strain soups and sauces. Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers. Keep records of the quantities of food used.

Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines. Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving. Cut, slice and/or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking. Work on assembly lines adding cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments. Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads. Distribute menus to hospital patients, collect diet sheets, and deliver food trays and snacks to nursing units or directly to patients.