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GAS COMPRESSOR AND GAS PUMPING STATION OPERATORS
 
Occupation Description:
 
  Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Gas Pumping Station Operators (ONET code: 53-7071.01)
 
  * Gas Compressor Operators (ONET code: 53-7071.02)
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
  • Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
  • Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
  • Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
  • Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment, and/or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
  • Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Moderate-term on-the-job training (1 to 12 months)
 
Wage Information:
 
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Occupation Outlook:
 
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