Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,220 - 82,450; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Gas Compressor or Gas Pumping Station Operator in the United States. This role involves the operation of steam, gas, or electric motor-driven compressors and the maintenance of records regarding gas transmission and compression. Responsibilities include monitoring gauges, operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing general station maintenance. A salary range of $40,220 to $82,450 annually is offered, with top salaries in Ohio, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read gas meters and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed.
• Connect pipelines between pumps and containers.
• Record instrument readings and operational changes.
• Regulate pressures using knobs or switches.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Job description

Gas Compressor or Gas Pumping Station Operator

What Do Gas Compressor or Gas Pumping Station Operator 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.

Responsibilities

• Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read gas meters and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
• Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied.
• Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
• Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
• Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.

Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Other Job Titles

• Gas Transfer Operator
• Butadiene Compressor Operator
• Air Compressor Technician
• Compressor Station Operator
• Gas Operator

Salary

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make between $40,220 and $82,450 a year. Highest salaries are found in Ohio, Nebraska, and North Dakota.