[Core] [49% incumbents] Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Submit daily reports on facility operations.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
  DWAs: Test materials, solutions, or samples. | Collect samples for analysis or testing.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment. | Direct maintenance or repair activities.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Record operational or production data.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Clean machinery or equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied.
  DWAs: Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — 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:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — 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.
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.60 lvl:5.11) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:4.28 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.85 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.83 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:3.71 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  English Language (imp:3.57 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.46 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.36 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Physics (imp:3.15 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.11 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.03 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Design (imp:2.69 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:2.63 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Building and Construction (imp:2.56 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:2.14 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Law and Government (imp:2.12) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.81 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.79) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.74 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.65 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.63 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.58) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.54 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.48 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Reaction Time (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  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:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  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
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  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:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — 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 ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.48 lvl:3.76) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.47 lvl:4.98) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.40 lvl:6.06) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Getting Information (imp:4.38 lvl:3.87) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.34 lvl:4.58) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.28 lvl:5.20) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.24 lvl:3.30) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.23 lvl:4.96) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.21 lvl:4.39) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.18 lvl:4.30) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.10 lvl:4.04) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.05 lvl:4.75) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.99 lvl:4.82) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Processing Information (imp:3.90 lvl:3.95) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:3.85 lvl:3.47) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.82 lvl:4.05) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.76 lvl:5.65) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.68 lvl:4.43) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.66 lvl:4.10) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.64 lvl:4.45) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.36 lvl:2.92) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.28 lvl:1.91) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.12 lvl:3.52) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.04 lvl:2.51) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.04 lvl:2.68) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.04 lvl:2.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.01 lvl:2.45) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.99 lvl:3.11) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.76) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.93) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.75 lvl:1.96) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.60 lvl:3.02) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.15) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.51 lvl:3.40) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.48 lvl:2.83) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.42 lvl:1.97) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.38 lvl:2.04) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.34 lvl:2.06) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.90 lvl:1.59) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.84 lvl:0.70) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.99) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.16) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.16) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  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.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.37) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — 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
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,510
  annual_median    : $77,320
  annual_pct10     : $46,180
  annual_pct25     : $58,580
  annual_pct75     : $91,020
  annual_pct90     : $99,510
  annual_mean      : $74,610
  hourly_median    : $37.17

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Kansas ($107,730)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.933x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (21 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,580  median: $  88,040
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      460  median: $  50,250
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      350  median: $  67,360
  Utilities                                emp:      320  median: $  83,740
  Retail Trade                             emp:      280  median: $  58,190
  Construction                             emp:      150  median: $  49,380
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      150  median: $  58,810
  Manufacturing                            emp:       80  median: $  64,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,580  median: $  88,040
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      460  median: $  50,250
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      350  median: $  67,360
  Utilities                                emp:      320  median: $  83,740
  Retail Trade                             emp:      280  median: $  58,190
  Construction                             emp:      150  median: $  49,380
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      150  median: $  58,810
  Manufacturing                            emp:       80  median: $  64,990

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Filling station (similarity: 0.3492)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filling_station
  QID: Q205495
  Extract: A filling station is a facility that sells fuel and engine lubricants for motor vehicles. It serves as a local fuel depot and retailer who receive fuel products from refineries, keep the fuels in storage tanks, and distribute individual product to motorist consumers at a daily varied price.

  Title: Surface-supplied diving (similarity: 0.2535)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface-supplied_diving
  QID: Q111363586
  Extract: Surface-supplied diving is a mode of underwater diving using equipment supplied with breathing gas through a diver's umbilical from the surface, either from the shore or from a diving support vessel, sometimes indirectly via a diving bell. This is different from scuba diving, where the diver's breat

  Title: Gas-turbine engine (similarity: 0.3030)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas-turbine_engine
  QID: Q193470
  Extract: A gas-turbine engine, or, informally, a gas turbine, is a type of continuous flow internal combustion engine. The main parts common to all gas-turbine engines form the power-producing part and are, in the direction of flow:a rotating gas compressor
a combustor
a compressor-driving turbine.

  Title: Natural gas vehicle (similarity: 0.2985)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_gas_vehicle
  QID: Q162927
  Extract: A natural gas vehicle (NGV) utilizes compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel source. Distinguished from autogas vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), NGVs rely on methane combustion, resulting in cleaner emissions due to the removal of contamina

  Title: Booster pump (similarity: 0.2333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booster_pump
  QID: Q4943803
  Extract: A booster pump is a machine which increases the pressure of a fluid. It may be used with liquids or gases, and the construction details vary depending on the fluid. A gas booster is similar to a gas compressor, but generally a simpler mechanism which often has only a single stage of compression, and

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data provides detailed task descriptions, work activities, and skill requirements. BLS wage data is current and complete. Related occupations provide clear career pathway context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:34:57.621254+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,627
tokens_output        : 4,281
cost_usd             : $0.046581
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized industrial occupation. Related concepts include filling stations and gas-turbine engines, but neither captures the specific role of compressor station operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors to transmit, compress, or recover gases such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas. They monitor equipment performance, maintain operational records, and ensure safe gas processing operations at compressor stations and pumping facilities. These operators are critical to energy infrastructure, enabling the safe transport and processing of natural gas and other compressed gases through pipeline networks.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin shifts by monitoring meters and pressure gauges to assess consumption rates, temperatures, and pressures across the system. They move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment while adjusting pressures through knob and switch controls. Throughout their shift, they operate power-driven pumps transferring gases and take samples for chemical testing to determine gas quality and moisture content. Documentation is continuous as they record instrument readings in operating logs and submit daily facility operation reports. When problems arise, they respond by adjusting control room equipment or directing other personnel to make necessary adjustments at problem locations.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong realistic and conventional interests who prefer hands-on mechanical work with systematic processes. Successful operators demonstrate exceptional dependability and cautiousness, as safety is paramount when working with pressurized gases and industrial equipment. They possess steady hands and precise manual dexterity for operating controls, combined with problem sensitivity to detect equipment irregularities before they become critical issues. Those who thrive typically have strong attention to detail for monitoring multiple gauges simultaneously and maintaining accurate operational records.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most operators enter with a high school diploma or equivalent (64.6% of workers), though some pursue associate's degrees (13.9%) or additional college coursework (11.1%). Entry-level positions typically require some preparation through on-the-job training to learn specific equipment operations and safety protocols. Many operators gain foundational knowledge through vocational programs in mechanical systems or process operations before entering the field.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators often advance to senior operator positions, shift supervisors, or facility maintenance coordinators with additional training and certifications. Career progression may lead to roles in gas plant operations, petroleum refining operations, or power plant operations where similar skills apply. Some operators transition into equipment maintenance specialist roles or pursue supervisory positions overseeing multiple compressor stations or pumping facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 3,510 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $77,320 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, ranging from Kansas at $107,730 to Puerto Rico at $21,840, reflecting regional energy infrastructure density and cost of living differences. Primary employment concentrations are in Transportation and Warehousing (1,580 workers), Wholesale Trade (460 workers), and Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (350 workers). The 10th to 90th percentile wage range spans $46,180 to $99,510, indicating stable middle-income earning potential with room for advancement.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk is moderate as advanced monitoring systems and remote controls increasingly handle routine equipment monitoring and basic adjustments. However, the need for human judgment in problem-solving, equipment maintenance, and safety decision-making ensures continued demand for skilled operators who can interpret complex system data and respond to emergencies.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Gas Plant Operators (51-8092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical Production and Processing knowledge (4.6 importance) and Controlling Machines and Processes work activities (4.4 importance).
    data: Production and Processing knowledge
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes work activity
  [task_similarity] Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (51-8093.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating pumps, monitoring pressure systems, and maintaining operational records as core job functions.
    data: Operating power-driven pumps
    data: Monitor meters and pressure gauges
    data: Record operational data
  [transferable_skill] Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (53-7072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Operations Monitoring (4.0 importance) and Operation and Control (3.9 importance) are directly transferable between pump operation roles.
    data: Operations Monitoring skill
    data: Operation and Control skill
  [riasec_cluster] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize realistic work preferences (R:6.27) involving mechanical equipment operation and maintenance in industrial settings.
    data: Realistic RIASEC profile
    data: Mechanical knowledge
    data: Equipment maintenance activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Power Plant Operators (51-8013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require high-level Mechanical knowledge (4.3 importance) and Public Safety and Security knowledge (3.9 importance) for safe equipment operation.
    data: Mechanical knowledge
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
  [job_zone] Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 positions requiring similar preparation levels and share Chemistry knowledge requirements for gas quality testing.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Chemistry knowledge requirement

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['gas compressor', 'compressor operator', 'pumping station', 'gas pumping', 'compressor station', 'gas transmission', 'compressor technician', 'gas processing']
  exclude_keywords : ['wellhead', 'drilling', 'refinery', 'chemical plant', 'power plant']
  title_patterns   : ['*compressor*operator*', '*gas*compressor*', '*pumping*station*', '*compressor*technician*', '*gas*pumping*']
  common_variations: ['Gas Compressor Operator', 'Compressor Station Operator', 'Gas Pumping Station Operator', 'Compressor Technician', 'Gas Booster Engineer', 'Compressor Engineer', 'Gas Transmission Operator', 'Pipeline Compressor Operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'gas', 'control', 'principles', 'operations', 'materials', 'monitoring', 'includes', 'objects', 'problems', 'problem', 'production', 'ideas', 'pumps', 'techniques', 'activities', 'body', 'compressor']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  49  0.01779  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:18%  inference:18%
tendency                   42  0.01525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
gas                        30  0.01089  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:10%
control                    20  0.00726  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:10%
principles                 16  0.00581  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 14  0.00508  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:7%
materials                  12  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
monitoring                 12  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00436  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
problem                    11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
production                 11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  dwas:27%
ideas                      11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
pumps                      10  0.00363  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
compressor                  9  0.00327  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:11%
performance                 9  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
performing                  9  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
resources                   9  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operators                   9  0.00327  inference            inference:100%
quality                     8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
hand                        8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                 8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  dwas:12%
human                       8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00291  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
pumping                     8  0.00291  dwas                 dwas:62%  inference:38%
diving                      8  0.00291  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%