Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Compressors powered by steam, gas, electric motors, or internal combustion engines must be operated. Gases include butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas and may be transmitted, compressed, or recovered.

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SNAPSHOT
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Leadership
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

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