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Job Description


	Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Gas Plant Operators
Natural Gas Distribution	5,320
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas	4,310
Oil and Gas Extraction	1,290
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,080
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	680
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	550
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil	280
Support Activities for Mining	210
Other Pipeline Transportation	200
Management of Companies and Enterprises	150

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Title: "Gas Plant Operators"

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