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In the oil and natural gas industry,

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there are critical stages between removing petroleum and gas from underground

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and making it available at the touch of a switch in homes, schools, and businesses.

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Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers

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run the equipment that processes and refines crude petroleum,

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and they start the process of distributing the fuel by testing it,

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and feeding it into pipelines.

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Gas plant operators run compressor equipment along pipelines

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used by utility companies to distribute and process gas.

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They maintain the all-important specified pressures within the pipelines.

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Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

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run the equipment that transmits and pressurizes gases such as butane,

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nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

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Parts of their work locations may be temperature controlled,

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but cold outdoor facilities and hot plants filled with noisy machinery

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are the norm for these workers.

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Hazardous conditions and extreme temperatures

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mean they wear protective gear much of the time.

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Work schedules are typically at least 40 hours per week, and longer hours are common.

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It’s typically very physical, exhausting work,

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although staying safe and effective is essential even when stamina is running thin.

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Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent,

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and earning professional certifications may be helpful for job seekers in this field.