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Gas Operations Coordinator

The utility operations supporter — coordinating gas utility activities, schedules, and administrative functions.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Gas Operations Coordinator

As a Gas Operations Coordinator, you support gas utility operations by coordinating field activities, managing schedules, handling work orders, and ensuring gas operations run smoothly. You're the administrative backbone for gas distribution and service crews.

Your day follows utility operations rhythm. You might schedule crew activities, then track work order completion, then coordinate emergency response resources, then communicate with customers on service timing, then prepare operations reports. You're ensuring gas operations teams have the coordination they need.

The hardest part is coordinating in an environment where safety is paramount. Gas operations involve real hazards; coordination errors can have serious consequences. You need to be organized and accurate while supporting time-sensitive activities. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, understand utility operations, and appreciate the importance of reliable gas service.

IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
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RecognitionAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Utility sizeCoordination scopeSystem sophisticationGeographic coverageEmergency role
Gas operations coordination varies by utility and scope. Larger utilities have more specialization; smaller ones require versatility. Coordination scope might include scheduling, dispatch support, or work management. System sophistication varies. Geographic coverage affects complexity. Emergency response roles vary by organization.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — 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
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Gas Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3051.00), not just this title · 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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The Broader Landscape

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

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 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 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MonitoringCoordinationSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementActive ListeningSystems Analysis
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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