Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators - 53-7071.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Gas-Compressor Operator
  • Gas-Pumping-Station Operator

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
  • Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools.
  • Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied.
  • Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.
  • Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
  • 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.
  • Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
  • Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
  • Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment, and/or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
  • Submit daily reports on facility operations.
  • Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests in order to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
  • Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust production equipment/machinery setup
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • control operation of compressors
  • maintain consistent production quality
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain production or work records
  • monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
  • operate chemical processing equipment
  • operate gas, petroleum, or power distribution equipment
  • operate power driven pumps
  • operate power generation equipment
  • perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
  • test materials or solutions
  • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use laboratory equipment