Gas plant operator, Kaiwhakahaere tauwāhi kapuni
Also known as
- Gas operator controller, plant operator, systems controller, production operator, gas control technician
Gas plant operators monitor and control plant operations and systems, and the storage and distribution of natural gas.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$58K to $70K
Most common
$86K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Gas plant operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in plants and factories and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, hot and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate natural gas distribution equipment
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- inspect production equipment
- operate natural gas generation equipment
- record operational or production data
- adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
- clean production equipment
- maintain production or processing equipment
- repair production equipment or tools
- confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou learn on the job to become a gas plant operator and a qualification or experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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