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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

SOC 53-7071.00

Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Zone 2 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

4.0

Operation and Control

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Active Listening

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Equipment Maintenance

3.1

Troubleshooting

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.6

Mechanical

4.3

Public Safety and Security

3.9

Administration and Management

3.8

Chemistry

3.7

English Language

3.6

Education and Training

3.5

Mathematics

3.4

Key Tasks

1Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.

2Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.

3Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.

4Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.

5Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.

Also Known As

Acetylene Gas Compressor Air Compressor Technician Butadiene Compressor Operator Butane Compressor Operator Compressor Engineer Compressor Operator Compressor Station Operator Compressor Technician Corrosion Technician Fill Plant Operator