Is being a gas plant operator a good fit for you?
Runs the compressors that keep gas moving at the right pressure through big pipelines.
What the work involves
- Monitors equipment, watches temperature, level and flow gauges, and does regular checks.
- Distributes or processes gas for utility companies and factories using control boards.
- Controls compressors and refrigeration equipment to turn natural gas into liquid or compress it.
- Controls equipment that regulates gas flow and pressure to boilers and heating.
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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