Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators

Also Called: Compressor Station Operator, Compressor Technician, Filler, Plant Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,480

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators 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.

  • Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
  • Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
  • Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Heavy Equipment Operations • OCT-Only Transportation • Roustabout

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Electronic Mail
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Gas compressors
  • Screwdrivers
  • Grease guns
  • Ratchets
  • Hammers

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Facilities management software
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Equipment Maintenance

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Business
management
customer service
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Associate's degree
  • % Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Industrial Production Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement
  • Visual Understanding
  • Attention

This is what Gas Compressor & Gas Pumping Station Operators across the country typically make.

$17.54 / hour
$36,480 /year

Entry Level

$29.75 / hour
$61,870 /year

Median Level

$44.93 / hour
$93,450 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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