O*NET-SOC 53-7071.00

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g4.007/2017
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.8807/2017
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6207/2017
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2017
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.1207/2017
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2017
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8807/2017
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8807/2017
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2017
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6207/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.Core4907/2017
Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.Core4807/2017
Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.Core4807/2017
Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.Core4807/2017
Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.Core4907/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.1411/2023
Conventional4.8511/2023
Investigative2.3311/2023
Social1.5411/2023
Enterprising1.5211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.