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$55K - $69K/yr

Related experience consists of gas operations, gas compression operations, processing plant operations, or electrical and pneumatic instrumentation experience. * Sr. Gas Systems Tech: 4 years of work ...

Related experience consists of gas operations, gas compression operations, processing plant operations, or electrical and pneumatic instrumentation experience. * Sr. Gas Systems Tech: 4 years of work ...

Related experience consists of gas operations, gas compression operations, processing plant operations, or electrical and pneumatic instrumentation experience. * Sr. Gas Systems Tech: 4 years of work ...

Senior Gas Processing Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

The Senior Gas Processing Engineer at Audubon provides technical leadership for the design ... While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to be in the customer plant ...

... power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven ... The Sr Gas Trader takes full responsibility over our Gas Trading and will be on point for the ...

... power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven ... The Sr Gas Trader takes full responsibility over our Gas Trading and will be on point for the ...

... power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven ... The Sr Gas Trader takes full responsibility over our Gas Trading and will be on point for the ...

$132.10 - $198.20/hr

Sr. Gas Turbine Engineer page is loaded## Sr. Gas Turbine Engineerlocations: Elwood Energy ... gas turbine plant equipment and auxiliary systems. Provide technical leadership, establish or ...

$150 - $210/hr

As a Sr Gas Phase Polyethylene (GPPE) Process Technology Design Engineer in ECI Group's North ... Participate in plant startup and warranty run initiatives, with primary focus being to interpret ...

... the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Key ... a senior operator or supervisor Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or ...

... the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Key ... a senior operator or supervisor Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or ...

... the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Key ... senior operator or supervisor • Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or ...

... the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Key ... a senior operator or supervisor Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or ...

... the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Key ... a senior operator or supervisor Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or ...

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How much do senior gas plant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior gas plant in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Gas Plant vs Gas Plant Operator?

AspectSenior Gas PlantGas Plant Operator
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like HAZWOPER, safety training, and experienceRequires basic certifications, safety training, and operational experience
Work EnvironmentSupervisory roles in processing facilities, overseeing operationsHands-on operational roles in gas processing plants
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in oil & gas industry, often in supervisory or technical rolesCommonly employed in gas processing and production facilities

The main difference between a Senior Gas Plant and a Gas Plant Operator lies in responsibility and experience. Senior Gas Plant roles involve supervisory duties, overseeing operations, and ensuring safety compliance, often requiring more certifications and experience. Gas Plant Operators focus on the day-to-day operational tasks of running the plant. Both roles are essential in the gas industry, but they differ in scope and level of responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Senior Gas Plant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

$55K - $69K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description


This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Pay for the Gas System Tech position in in the range of $69,400 to $86,750, and the Senior Gas System Tech is in the range of $80,500 to $100,625 and is dependent upon skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.   This pay range is composed of a current base pay range of $55,520 to $69,400 for the Gas System Tech position and $64,400 to $80,500 for the Senior Gas System Tech position with 25% supplemental pay, which is administered in accordance with NMGC’s Supplemental Pay Policy.    

The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Carlsbad Service Center.

About this Opportunity 
At New Mexico Gas Company, we’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas System Tech to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas by performing essential fieldwork such as pressure control, leak surveys, corrosion monitoring, and equipment maintenance. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, service, and innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.

  • Performs various measurement functions, including diaphragm, rotary, turbine, ultra-sonic, and orifice accuracy tests, changing charts, adjusting pressures, ensures and maintains proper pressure control, changing orifice plates, running dew point tests, witnessing meter tests, and completing necessary reports. Performs SCADA troubleshooting, repairs, and calibration.
  • Troubleshoots and supports large customers with equipment operations.
  • Designs large meter and regulator station with oversight from Engineering. Performs blow down, purging, and monitoring of transmission system.
  • Repairs and maintains remote data transfer units, odorization equipment, meters, regulators, relief valves, analyzers, and chromatographs.
  • Prepares, submits, and maintains required records for all leak and cathodic protection surveys, tests, and other related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Depending on location, may perform initial inspection and analysis of compressor station.
    *Senior Level: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities

Successful Candidate Must Have:

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Gas Systems Tech: 2 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position. Related experience consists of gas operations, gas compression operations, processing plant operations, or electrical and pneumatic instrumentation experience.
  • Sr. Gas Systems Tech: 4 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position. Related experience consists of gas operations, gas compression operations, processing plant operations, or electrical and pneumatic instrumentation experience.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record 
  • Preferred: Cathodic Protection (CP) experience, Leak Survey experience, and/or previous electrical experience.

Working Conditions
Subject to 75% outdoor work, overtime, weekends, on-call, frequent travel and working within confined spaces. Works with high pressure lines, and uses self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), as needed. Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, driving, sitting, lifting 20 lbs regularly and 75 lbs occasionally.