Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors and transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
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- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Monitor meters and pressure gauges
- Adjust control room equipment in response to issues
- Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs
- Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance
- Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials
- Submit daily reports on facility operations
- Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed
- Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets
- Paint, wash, and clean each station
- Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied
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Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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