Mid-Level

Gas Operations Superintendent

Supervising natural gas field operations โ€” maintenance crews, emergency response, construction projects, regulatory inspections. Hands-on leadership role, often with overnight call-out responsibility, where leak responses and pressure issues set the priority of any given week.

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Job markets for Gas Operations Superintendents
Employment concentration ยท ~372 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Gas Operations Superintendent

Your days involve supervising natural gas field operations โ€” maintenance crews, emergency response, construction projects, and regulatory inspections. Hands-on leadership role, often with overnight call-out responsibility, where leak responses and pressure issues set the priority of any given week.

The workflow blends field supervision with operational planning โ€” you're directing crews on pipeline maintenance, overseeing construction projects, reviewing compliance documentation, and managing the logistics of getting the right people and equipment to the right job. Your phone is always on because a leak call or a pressure emergency can reprioritize your entire day.

The key challenge is maintaining safety standards while keeping up with work volume. Gas field operations are inherently dangerous โ€” pressurized systems, excavation near utilities, confined spaces โ€” and the superintendent is responsible for ensuring that safety protocols are followed even when crews are rushed.

IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
System sizeCrew countUrban vs. ruralPipeline ageEmergency frequency
Superintending gas operations in a dense urban area with old cast iron pipe has different challenges from rural systems with newer plastic. Crew sizes range from a handful of two-person teams to dozens of field personnel across multiple districts. The emergency response burden varies dramatically by system age and condition.

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Gas Operations Superintendents (SOC 11-3051.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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How many crews and field personnel does this role supervise?
What is the emergency call-out rotation, and what is the typical response volume?
What is the condition and age of the pipeline system in this area?
What major construction or replacement projects are planned?
How does the role interact with the gas operations manager and engineering team?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75Kโ€“$197K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementReading ComprehensionActive ListeningLearning Strategies
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
11-3051.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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