How To Become A Gas Operation Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is a gas operation manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Gas operation managers supervise the work in a company that extracts gas, refines it, or manages the distribution process. Their work helps produce energy for people and businesses that need it.

Gas operation managers oversee a whole team of technicians in a plant and are responsible for hiring new workers. In addition to knowing how to manage people, gas operation managers need to know a lot about company procedures and infrastructure in order to make sure that they are on track to hit target metrics. Nowadays, many gas operation managers need to be proficient in computer systems such as SCADA to manage an industrial operation.

One of the most important qualifications that a gas operation manager needs to have is experience in the oil and gas industry. While some gas operation managers succeed with only a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree in business or engineering may give you a leg up on the competition. On average, gas operation managers earn $100,300 a year.

ScoreGas Operation ManagerUS Average

Salary

7.0

Avg. Salary $89,247

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

3.5

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.29%

Black or African American 6.09%

Hispanic or Latino 14.89%

Unknown 4.32%

White 67.93%

Gender

female 21.97%

male 78.03%

Age - 44

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44

Stress level

9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a gas operation manager

Explore gas operation manager education requirements

Most common gas operation manager degrees

Bachelor's

59.6 %

Associate

15.4 %

High School Diploma

9.6 %

Start to develop specific gas operation manager skills

Skills	Percentages
AFE	15.19%
DOT	13.10%
Landfill	9.21%
Control Systems	8.55%
OSHA	8.37%

Complete relevant gas operation manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gas operation managers 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 operation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gas operation manager resumes.

Research gas operation manager duties and responsibilities

Manage the day to day operation of an oil, propane and HVAC facility.
Prepare presentations, contracts, manage logistics, provide quality control and safety requirements.
Train operations personnel in landfill gas system tasks, safety and maintenance.
Oversee development of SCADA system displays to provide safe and efficient operations.

Apply for gas operation manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a gas operation manager 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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