Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators
Also called:
Plant Operator, Compressor Operator, Compressor Station Operator, Field Operator
What they do:
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
- Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
- Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$52,440
per year, on average
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