Occupational Employment Statistics
53-7071 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
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Minnesota
| 20 | 5 | $36.82/hr | $15.84/hr | $33.64/hr | $40.08/hr | $41.10/hr | $49.39/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Submit daily reports on facility operations.
- Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
- Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
- Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
- Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.
- Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
- Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
- Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
- Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.