Gas processing plant operators operate and maintain distribution equipment in a gas distribution plant. They distribute gas to utility facilities or consumers, and ensure the correct pressure is maintained on gas pipelines. They also oversee compliance with scheduling and demand.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Operating electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units;
(b) Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment;
(c) Controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment;
(d) Verifying equipment for malfunctions, testing well pipes for leaks and fractures and arranging for maintenance;
(e) Analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.