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How to hire a gas engine operator

Gas engine operator hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring gas engine operators in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a gas engine operator is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new gas engine operator to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a gas engine operator, step by step

To hire a gas engine operator, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a gas engine operator, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step gas engine operator hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a gas engine operator job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas engine operator
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The gas engine operator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A gas engine operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, gas engine operators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list presents gas engine operator salaries for various positions.

    Type of Gas Engine OperatorDescriptionHourly rate
    Gas Engine OperatorPetroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells.$18-65
    Drilling Fluids EngineerTogether with a drilling rig engineer, a drilling fluids engineer helps with the pumping of fluids, testing liquids for unwanted particles. They also are involved in mixing fluids needed to drill oil or gas... Show more$25-74
    Gas AnalystA gas analyst is faced with different responsibilities in the workplace. They are required to manage internal physical transactions with the gas management system... Show more$24-48
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • GIS
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage Autodesk accounts and train drafters and field crews as well.
    • Gain exposure in ArcFM ESRI, GIS, Infoport and Maximo programs.
    • Utilize GIS software in combination with field inspections to assess natural gas pipeline integrity.
    • Analyze and interpret key field process data and laboratory results and simulate gas dehydration unit to optimize process plant parameters.
    • Assist senior engineer in planning and design of PECO gas distribution system.
    • Analyze service reliability in PECO's territory and addressed system deficiencies.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your gas engine operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A gas engine operator salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, gas engine operators' average salary in kentucky is 54% less than in connecticut.
    • Seniority. Entry-level gas engine operators earn 72% less than senior-level gas engine operators.
    • Certifications. A gas engine operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a gas engine operator's salary.

    Average gas engine operator salary

    $72,253yearly

    $34.74 hourly rate

    Entry-level gas engine operator salary
    $38,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 16, 2025
  4. Writing a gas engine operator job description

    A job description for a gas engine operator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a gas engine operator job description:

    Gas engine operator job description example

    Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
    Role and Scope of Position:
    Under direct supervision, assists in projects that impact Gas Control including the design, procurement, installation and testing of systems and devices that will repair, replace, improve or increase the Gas Business organization's physical assets and provide system requirements and regulatory compliance.
    Essential Functions:
    • Designs systems or installations to fit the Company's objectives, with some oversight, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
    • Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates in-house and contract labor to install and test new installations in a timely fashion with input from vendors, engineers and Company departments.
    • Assists in developing and maintaining procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and codes.
    • Provides technical and financial support to upper management for future needs and budget allocations.
    • Supports values and commitment to Eversource's mission, strategy and values. Provides support or assistance in carrying out assignments. Coordinates resources required to complete processes or projects.
    • Utilizes fundamental gas flow equations and hydraulic software to design or recommend changes to existing gas piping systems.
    • Formulates Eversource technical positions and suggests company policies and standards on various issues within expertise.
    • Will have storm restoration, on-call and emergency assignments.
    • May be required to work shifts to support business needs.

    Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

    Technical Knowledge/Skill:
    • Requires theoretical and conceptual knowledge of discipline to develop and evaluate a process, procedure or regulatory requirements in the gas control business.
    • Knowledge in the area of natural gas systems preferred.
    • Good communication skills, the ability to read mapping systems and an understanding of gas pressure and flow relationships, remote telemetering and control, applicable Federal and State codes, LNG operations, Microsoft Office, and GIS.
    • Knowledge of gas system design, construction standards, 49 CRF Part 192 code requirements, gas operating procedures and regulatory compliance preferred
    • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory criteria, industry codes, and standards applicable to the specific area of expertise.

    Education:
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

    Experience:
    • Zero to three (0-3) years related experience.

    Licenses & Certifications:
    • None

    Working Conditions:
    • Work is performed in both an office and field environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs or terrain. Job can require lifting/carrying of test equipment, adjusting, connecting, pulling, operating, etc.
    • Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
    • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
    • This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

    Mental Aspects :
    • Work includes calculating, comparing, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, presenting, etc.
    • This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

    Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

    Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
    • Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
    • Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
    • Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
    • Raise ideas for improvement
    • Communicate, communicate, communicate

    Build Trusting Relationships
    • Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
    • Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
    • Have honest dialogue with others

    Manage and Develop People
    • Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
    • Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
    • Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

    Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
    • Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve "One Company" and other goals
    • Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

    Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
    • Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

    Lead Change
    • Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
    • Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
    • Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

    Focus on the Customer
    • Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner


    Please submit a resume with your application.

    Worker Type:
    Regular
    Number of Openings:
    1
    EEO Statement

    Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

    VEVRRA Federal Contractor

    Vaccination Information:

    Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

    Emergency Response:

    Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
  5. Post your job

    To find gas engine operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any gas engine operators they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level gas engine operators with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your gas engine operator job on Zippia to find and recruit gas engine operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with gas engine operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gas engine operator

    Once you've found the gas engine operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a gas engine operator?

Recruiting gas engine operators involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

The median annual salary for gas engine operators is $72,253 in the US. However, the cost of gas engine operator hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a gas engine operator for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $18 and $65 an hour.

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