[Core] [63% incumbents] Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress, or regasify natural gas.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas distribution equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Control equipment to regulate flow and pressure of gas to feedlines of boilers, furnaces, and related steam-generating or heating equipment.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas distribution equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Contact maintenance crews when necessary.
  DWAs: Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Signal or direct workers who tend auxiliary equipment.
  DWAs: Signal others to coordinate work activities. | Direct operational or production activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit checks to ensure that all equipment is operating as it should.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of gas to maintain processes at required levels or to correct problems.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Collaborate with other operators to solve unit problems.
  DWAs: Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Start and shut down plant equipment.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas generation equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Read logsheets to determine product demand and disposition, or to detect malfunctions.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Test gas, chemicals, and air during processing to assess factors such as purity and moisture content, and to detect quality problems or gas or chemical leaks.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using hand tools, or request that repair and maintenance work be performed.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Repair production equipment or tools. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Control fractioning columns, compressors, purifying towers, heat exchangers, and related equipment to extract nitrogen and oxygen from air.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas generation equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Calculate gas ratios to detect deviations from specifications, using testing apparatus.
  DWAs: Analyze test results.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Distribute or process gas for utility companies or industrial plants, using panel boards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas distribution equipment.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Determine causes of abnormal pressure variances, and make corrective recommendations, such as installation of pipes to relieve overloading.
  DWAs: Diagnose equipment malfunctions. | Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Monitor transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Operate construction equipment to install and maintain gas distribution systems.
  DWAs: Operate natural gas distribution equipment.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Change charts in recording meters.
  DWAs: Maintain production or processing equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.94 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:3.75 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.59 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.17 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.14 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:3.13 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.04 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.01 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.84 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Physics (imp:2.83 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:2.77 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:2.68 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.67 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:2.60 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administration and Management (imp:2.51 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.48 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Building and Construction (imp:2.41 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:2.38 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:2.38 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.06 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.56 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.52 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.45 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.37 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.36 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.26 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.34 lvl:5.15) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.34 lvl:4.06) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.33 lvl:4.77) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.30 lvl:3.67) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.13 lvl:3.99) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.07 lvl:4.45) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.41) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.98 lvl:4.37) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.93 lvl:4.24) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.91 lvl:4.46) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:3.85 lvl:4.62) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.85 lvl:4.01) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:3.61 lvl:3.82) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.54 lvl:3.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.49 lvl:3.50) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.42 lvl:3.97) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.37 lvl:4.25) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.35 lvl:3.93) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.34 lvl:4.09) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.02) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.18 lvl:3.44) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.42) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.10 lvl:4.09) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.09 lvl:2.53) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.23) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.44) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.02 lvl:2.99) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.29) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.00 lvl:3.79) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.89 lvl:3.20) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.85 lvl:2.79) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.83 lvl:3.32) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.80 lvl:3.68) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.75 lvl:2.54) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.69 lvl:2.67) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.63 lvl:2.24) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.53 lvl:2.26) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.30 lvl:2.48) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.93 lvl:1.27) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.91 lvl:1.31) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.86 lvl:1.27) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.96) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.70) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.16) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.13) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.24) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.23) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 18,030
  annual_median    : $87,820
  annual_pct10     : $61,350
  annual_pct25     : $76,870
  annual_pct75     : $100,870
  annual_pct90     : $115,520
  annual_mean      : $88,710
  hourly_median    : $42.22

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($130,220)
  lowest_state     : Kentucky ($63,070)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.065x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (43 total) ---
  Utilities                                emp:    7,920  median: $  94,060
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    5,710  median: $  85,570
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    1,280  median: $  80,070
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,000  median: $  64,880
  Manufacturing                            emp:      900  median: $ 108,350
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      420  median: $  98,000
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      420  median: $  57,450
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      190  median: $  66,020

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Utilities                                emp:    7,920  median: $  94,060
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    5,710  median: $  85,570
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    1,280  median: $  80,070
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,000  median: $  64,880
  Manufacturing                            emp:      900  median: $ 108,350
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      420  median: $  98,000
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      420  median: $  57,450
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      190  median: $  66,020

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A plant operator is an employee who supervises the operation of an industrial plant. The term is usually applied to workers employed in utilities, wastewater treatment plants, power plants or chemical plants such as gas extraction facilities, petrochemical or oil refineries.
Modern industrial plants are generally highly automated, with control of the plant's processes centralised in a control room from which valves, gauges, alarms and switches may be operated. Employees working in these environments are sometimes known as control room, panel or board operators - conversely, workers carrying out field operations may be known as 'outside operators'.  Generally, operators are assigned to a particular unit, on which they are responsible for a certain function or area of equipment.  Operators are also often responsible for ensuring work is being done in a safe manner, including managing 'permit to work' systems covering other workers.


== References ==

Rudman, J.; Corporation, National Learning (1977). Sewage Plant Operator. Career Examination Series (in French). National Learning Corporation. ISBN 978-0-8373-2443-2. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
Learning, Delmar Thomson (1998). Water Treatment Plant Operator (in French). Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-0-7668-5339-3. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
Spellman, F.R. (2008). Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Second Edition. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-4200-7530-4. Retrieved August 8, 2016.

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Transmission system operator (similarity: 0.5106)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_system_operator
  QID: Q112046
  Extract: A transmission system operator (TSO) is an entity entrusted with transporting energy in the form of natural gas or electrical power on a national or regional level, using fixed infrastructure. The term is defined by the European Commission. The certification procedure for transmission system operato

  Title: Liquefied natural gas (similarity: 0.1500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquefied_natural_gas
  QID: Q358333
  Extract: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up approximately 1/600th the volume of natural gas in the gaseous state at standard tem

  Title: Bhopal disaster (similarity: 0.2941)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster
  QID: Q129029
  Extract: On 3 December 1984, over 500,000 people in the vicinity of the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, were exposed to the highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate, in what is considered the world's worst industrial disaster. A government affidavit in 2006 stated that

  Title: Combined-cycle power plant (similarity: 0.2667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined-cycle_power_plant
  QID: Q900729
  Extract: A combined-cycle power plant is an assembly of heat engines that work in tandem from the same source of heat, converting it into mechanical energy. On land, when used to make electricity the most common type is called a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, which is a kind of gas-fired power plan

  Title: Guitar tech (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_tech
  QID: Q5616845
  Extract: A guitar technician is a member of a music ensemble's road crew who maintains and sets up the musical equipment for one or more guitarists. Depending on the type and size of band, the guitar tech may be responsible for stringing, tuning, and adjusting electric guitars and acoustic guitars, and maint

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data availability with comprehensive O*NET profiles, clear wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and well-defined industry employment patterns in utilities and energy sectors.
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wikipedia_title      : Plant operator
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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Gas Plant Operators control and monitor gas distribution and processing equipment for utility companies and industrial facilities, maintaining specified pressures and flow rates through compressors, scrubbers, and related systems. They ensure safe and efficient gas operations by continuously monitoring equipment performance, recording operational data, and making real-time adjustments to maintain compliance with safety standards. These operators work in critical infrastructure roles that require high attention to detail and strict adherence to safety protocols.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Gas Plant Operator begins their shift by reading logsheets to assess product demand and detect any overnight malfunctions, then conducts systematic equipment checks of compressors, evaporators, and refrigeration systems. Throughout the day, they monitor temperature, level, and flow gauges while making continuous adjustments to maintain required pressure levels and flow rates. They record operational data including temperatures, pressures, and concentrations, documenting all readings for compliance tracking. When equipment issues arise, they contact maintenance crews and coordinate with other operators to solve problems quickly. The operator also signals and directs auxiliary equipment workers while ensuring all safety protocols are followed during start-up and shut-down procedures.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Gas Plant Operators possess strong perceptual speed and attention to detail, enabling them to quickly identify changes in equipment performance and gauge readings. They demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, understanding that their decisions directly impact public safety and utility operations. These operators typically have a realistic personality type, enjoying hands-on work with mechanical systems and preferring structured, methodical approaches to problem-solving. They must be comfortable working in industrial environments with rotating shifts and emergency response responsibilities, while maintaining focus during long periods of routine monitoring.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Gas Plant Operators enter the field with a high school diploma (58.4%) and receive extensive on-the-job training, though many enhance their qualifications with post-secondary certificates in related technical fields (31.1%). Entry-level positions typically require completing company-sponsored training programs that cover safety protocols, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance. Some operators pursue associate degrees in process technology or related engineering fields to strengthen their technical foundation and advancement potential.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Gas Plant Operators can advance to senior operator positions, shift supervisors, or plant maintenance coordinators with experience and additional training. Many transition to related roles such as Power Plant Operators or Chemical Plant Operators, leveraging their process monitoring and equipment control skills. Some operators pursue supervisory positions in utilities management or move into technical roles in engineering and maintenance departments, particularly with additional education in process technology or engineering.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Gas Plant Operators earn a median annual wage of $87,820 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with the range spanning $61,350 to $115,520 depending on location and experience. Geographic wage variations are significant, with California operators earning $130,220 compared to $63,070 in Kentucky, reflecting regional differences in energy infrastructure and cost of living. The occupation employs 18,030 workers nationally, with strongest demand in Utilities (7,920 employed), Transportation and Warehousing (5,710), and Mining/Oil and Gas Extraction (1,280). Job security is generally strong due to the critical nature of gas infrastructure, though automation may impact some routine monitoring tasks over time.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Gas Plant Operators face moderate automation risk as advanced monitoring systems and automated control technologies increasingly handle routine gauge reading and basic adjustments. However, their roles remain essential for complex decision-making, emergency response, and equipment troubleshooting that require human judgment and safety oversight.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Power Plant Operators (51-8013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve monitoring equipment functioning, controlling flow rates and pressures, and recording operational data in utility operations.
    data: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.3)
    data: Operation and Control transferable skill (imp:3.8)
    data: Utilities industry employment overlap
  [skill_overlap] Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (51-8093.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on operations monitoring, quality control analysis, and mechanical knowledge in process industries.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill (imp:4.1)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.8)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations have strong realistic orientations involving hands-on equipment operation and mechanical systems maintenance.
    data: RIASEC R:6.65 dominant
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.8)
    data: Equipment operation focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (53-7071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct overlap in gas distribution operations, compressor control, and pressure regulation systems.
    data: Gas distribution focus
    data: Compressor operation tasks
    data: Pressure control activities
  [transferable_skill] Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared transferable skills in operations monitoring, process control, and safety compliance in industrial plant operations.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:4.1)
    data: Process monitoring focus
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge (imp:3.9)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['wellhead pumper', 'refinery operator', 'chemical operator', 'power plant', 'water treatment']
  title_patterns   : ['*Gas*Operator*', '*Gas*Plant*', '*Compressor*Operator*', '*Gas*Controller*', '*Gas*Dispatcher*']
  common_variations: ['gas plant operator', 'gas distribution operator', 'gas system operator', 'bulk gas specialist', 'gas plant technician', 'compressor technician', 'gas field operator', 'natural gas operator']

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gas                        38  0.01283  inference            inference:32%  wikipedia:29%  onet_tasks:21%
plant                      28  0.00945  inference            inference:46%  wikipedia:39%  onet_dimensions:11%
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operators                  20  0.00675  inference            inference:70%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:5%
principles                 16  0.00540  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 16  0.00540  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:50%
problems                   14  0.00473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:7%
monitoring                 13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
operations                 12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  wikipedia:17%
includes                   12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
natural                    11  0.00371  dwas                 dwas:55%  wikipedia:36%  onet_tasks:9%
quickly                    11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
maintenance                10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
operate                    10  0.00338  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                  9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:22%  inference:22%
safety                      9  0.00304  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:11%  onet_dimensions:11%
performance                 9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
needs                       9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
procedures                  9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
standards                   9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
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detect                      8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:38%  inference:12%
hand                        8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
products                    8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
distribution                8  0.00270  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
attention                   8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
learning                    8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:50%
problem                     8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%