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Gas Plant Operators

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

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.54)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.28)
  3. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  4. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.78)
  5. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.78)
  6. Operate, drive - Things (3.78)
  7. Copy - Data (3.75)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.70)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.70)
  10. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.61)
  12. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.61)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.25)
  2. Monitoring (3.75)
  3. Operation and Control (3.62)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  5. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Auditory Attention (3.88)
  2. Perceptual Speed (3.75)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  4. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.77)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.54)
  3. Integrity (4.53)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.28)
  5. Independence (4.23)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.14)
  7. Cooperation (4.00)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.99)
  9. Initiative (3.90)
  10. Self Control (3.90)
  11. Persistence (3.70)
  12. Innovation (3.70)
  13. Concern for Others (3.61)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.86)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.78)
  3. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.75)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.73)
  5. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.72)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.65)
  1. Control Operation Of Compressors (3.78)
  2. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (3.78)
  3. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.78)
  4. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.78)
  5. Operate Gas, Petroleum, Or Power Distribution Equipment (3.78)
  6. Use Laboratory Equipment (3.78)
  7. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (3.75)
  8. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (3.72)
  9. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.65)