Is being a gas compressor operator a good fit for you?
Runs engine-driven or electric compressors that move, squeeze and recover gases such as natural gas and nitrogen.
What the work involves
- Monitors meters and pressure gauges to track usage changes, temperatures and pressures.
- Responds to problems by adjusting control room equipment or telling others to adjust equipment elsewhere.
- Adjusts valves and equipment to get the right performance.
- Records instrument readings and operating changes in logs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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