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What is a gas controller and how to become one
Gas Controllers help fuel the world, literally. You can find them in oil refineries, gas plants, and pipelines. They monitor the equipment and make sure safety guidelines are followed to the letter.
You know that a Gas Controller is doing their job well when you don't hear any news about them. When emergencies happen, they are the first to implement emergency response plans and de-escalate the situation. So Gas Controllers have to be quick on their feet and perform well under pressure.
Gas Controllers need to maintain a good level of physical stamina. They often work 12-hour shifts during odd hours, so be prepared for long days if you plan to pursue this career.
Gas Controllers in America make an average yearly salary of $44,148. However, top earners can make as much as $66,000 a year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 17,350 Gas Controllers employed in the United States as of 2016.
Avg. Salary $50,035
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.83%
Asian 4.47%
Black or African American 10.03%
Hispanic or Latino 18.31%
Unknown 4.78%
White 61.58%
Genderfemale 14.94%
male 85.06%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a gas controller
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Start to develop specific gas controller skills
Skills Percentages SCADA 28.93% Pipeline System 8.37% Distribution Systems 5.67% Emergency Situations 5.63% Control Room Management 5.00% Complete relevant gas controller training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gas controllers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gas controller based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gas controller resumes.Research gas controller duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate pipeline flow via SCADA ensuring uninterrupt natural gas supply to commercial markets.
- Work with radio and technical equipment to troubleshoot.
- Determine need and direct operations of LNG peak shaving plants.
- Monitor PLC's, temperature, pressure, and gas flow with meters and gauges.
Apply for gas controller jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a gas controller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average gas controller salary
The average gas controller salary in the United States is $50,035 per year or $24 per hour. Gas controller salaries range between $29,000 and $83,000 per year.
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How do gas controllers rate their job?
Gas controller reviews
Not many. The job is not really performance based. Any advancement of salary increase is based on time
Long hours, low pay, fatigue, disruptive schedule to your sleep and personal life
Updated January 8, 2025
