Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Tasks Include:

• Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
• Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
• Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
• Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
• Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
• Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
• Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment, and/or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
• 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.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools.

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