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Gas Plant Operators

Also known as: Bulk Gas Specialist, Compressor Station Operator, Dispatcher, Engine Room Operator, Field Gauger, Field Operation Specialist, Fuel Attendant, Gas Controller, Gas Dispatcher, Gas Distribution Plant Operator

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School5%
High School Diploma43%
Some College39%
Post-Secondary Certificate11%
Bachelor's Degree2%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None25%
1-3 months9%
6 months - 1 year5%
1-2 years30%
2-4 years25%
4-6 years4%
6-8 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None5%
Up to 1 month10%
1-3 months17%
3-6 months21%
6 months - 1 year1%
1-2 years30%
2-4 years13%
4-6 years3%

How AI Impacts Each Task

19 tasks analyzed

Distribute or process gas for utility companies or industrial plants, using panel boards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment.

Monitor transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed.

Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit checks to ensure that all equipment is operating as it should.

Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress, or regasify natural gas.

Start and shut down plant equipment.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailIntegrityAnalytical ThinkingIndependenceStress ToleranceCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeSelf ControlPersistenceInnovation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$83,400

per year

Mean Wage

$85,470

per year

Employment

16K

workers

Wage Range

$59,040 - $109,350

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$59,040Median: $83,400$109,350
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