Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Compressor Operator, Compressor Station Operator, Compressor Technician, Fill Plant Operator, Filler, Gas Compressor Operator, Gas Cylinder Processor, Gas Plant Operator, Gas Storage Operator, High Pressure Compressed Gas Filler, Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Operator (LNG Plant Operator), Pipeline Systems Operator, Pipeline Technician, Plant Operator, Terminal Operator
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