Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
SOC: 53-7071.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$71,510
per year
Mean Wage
$71,750
per year
Employment
5K
workers
Wage Range
$43,950 - $98,350
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
13 tasks analyzed
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.
Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
Submit daily reports on facility operations.
Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools.
Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.
Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance. | - | - | - | |
| Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials. | - | - | - | |
| Submit daily reports on facility operations. | - | - | - | |
| Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis. | - | - | - | |
| Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders. | - | - | - | |
| Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures. | - | - | - | |
| Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning. | - | - | - | |
| Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied. | - | - | - |
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