Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
O*NET Code: 53-7071.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Acetylene Gas CompressorAir Compressor TechnicianButadiene Compressor OperatorButane Compressor OperatorCompressorCompressor EngineerCompressor OperatorCompressor Station OperatorCompressor TechnicianCorrosion TechnicianFill Plant OperatorFillerGas Booster EngineerGas Compressor OperatorGas Cylinder OperatorGas Cylinder ProcessorGas EngineerGas JourneymanGas OperatorGas Storage Operator
⚡ Skills (16)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Writing3/100
Speaking3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Programmable logic controller PLC software
Industrial control software
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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