Gas compressor operator, Kaimīhini pēhanga haurehu
Also known as
- Gas plant operator, compressor technician, gas carboniser operator, gas chargehand, gas compressor turbine operator
Gas compressor operators maintain and use compressor engines, pumps and other equipment to recover and control gases like butane and hydrogen.
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$93K to $118K
Most common
$127K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Gas compressor operators
- usually work shifts or long hours, including weekends and may be on call
- usually work at gas plants and may travel locally to pipelines
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, responsible and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
- Direct maintenance or repair activities.
- Record operational or production data.
- Test materials, solutions, or samples.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- Clean machinery or equipment.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
You usually need a qualification or experience to become a gas compressor operator.
You may need
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 3 and 5)
- a Bachelor of Engineering or similar
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 To do the study or training for this job.
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