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05-08-2013, 04:43 PM
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Natural Gas Compression Technician
Hey there,
Long story short I was trying to get on with a company as a HD mechanic but they said they were unable to hire me on in that trade. They said Millwright or Refridge or the one I never heard of, NG compression technician..
Its a new trade, anybody start their apprenticeship at SAIT ? I would imagine there is lots of opportunity in this, especially in Alberta.
Any info would be much appreciated !
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05-08-2013, 04:51 PM
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Err, not exactly new. It's just part of the process of refining (drying, sweetening, and separating) the various components of the gas that comes out of the ground and is piped to your house.
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05-08-2013, 04:53 PM
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05-08-2013, 05:14 PM
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That terminology pretty much sums up Ken after burritto night when he's stuck among polite company  Or any of us in the same circumstance really...
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05-08-2013, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
Err, not exactly new. It's just part of the process of refining (drying, sweetening, and separating) the various components of the gas that comes out of the ground and is piped to your house.
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The process isnt new. The trade is brand new. Last fall it just became a recognized trade.
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05-08-2013, 06:55 PM
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I am just starting my refrig. apprenticeship. I will be in school in January.
The company I am with also does natural gas compression.
I would say if you want more opportunities you should look into being a refrig. mech.
With the ticket you currently have and a refrig. ticket you would have a ton of opportunity around Alberta.
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05-08-2013, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CaberTosser
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05-08-2013, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by npauls
I am just starting my refrig. apprenticeship. I will be in school in January.
The company I am with also does natural gas compression.
I would say if you want more opportunities you should look into being a refrig. mech.
With the ticket you currently have and a refrig. ticket you would have a ton of opportunity around Alberta.
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What he said. I started at an industrial company doing ammonia and gas compression. Those guys were always in demand with that special skill set. Alberta made a new ticket up I think about 6 years ago or so, gas compression. Some fridge guys got grand fathered and some didn't. I'm a fridge guy, and I wouldn't trade the ticket for any other job. The skill set that comes with the ticket sets you up for a lot. The electrical trouble shooting skills alone can allow you to branch into a lot of fields.
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05-09-2013, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cgypal
What he said. I started at an industrial company doing ammonia and gas compression. Those guys were always in demand with that special skill set. Alberta made a new ticket up I think about 6 years ago or so, gas compression. Some fridge guys got grand fathered and some didn't. I'm a fridge guy, and I wouldn't trade the ticket for any other job. The skill set that comes with the ticket sets you up for a lot. The electrical trouble shooting skills alone can allow you to branch into a lot of fields.
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The fridge ticket or the gas compression ticket ? It just became a trade last year. Im just a little confused on your reply ?
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05-10-2013, 08:37 AM
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Whats happened as we have a shortage of tradesmen. Somebody came up with an idea that we should shorten the duration of accquiring a trade certification i.e the HET or previous Heavy duty Mechanic was broken into three tickets I believe 3 tickets, Trailer Mechanic , Off road Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Tech. Which cuts certification time to 2 years if you only need a trailer ticket , 3yr for off road and the original 4 year which has become the HET.
This is also part of the basis for the Gas Compression Tech, more tradesmen in less time with a more focused specialty. Unfortunately the more single streamed the training, the more limiting your employment oppurtunities.
Most companies will try to fast tack you to the fastest ticket posible. This way to lose you for less time to go to school and you have a narrower career path. They likely employ both HET or HD mech and millwrights , but way faster to get you your 2 yr Tech cert.
What ever you decide the trades are a good pick
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05-11-2013, 06:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cgypal
What he said. I started at an industrial company doing ammonia and gas compression. Those guys were always in demand with that special skill set. Alberta made a new ticket up I think about 6 years ago or so, gas compression. Some fridge guys got grand fathered and some didn't. I'm a fridge guy, and I wouldn't trade the ticket for any other job. The skill set that comes with the ticket sets you up for a lot. The electrical trouble shooting skills alone can allow you to branch into a lot of fields.
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I'm not sure whether the trade is compulsory like refrigeration is. There are a lot of trades like landscaping that are not compulsory but still recognised as a trade. BTW I'm a journeyman for 23 years, love the trade.
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05-11-2013, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VVVJDMVVV
The fridge ticket or the gas compression ticket ? It just became a trade last year. Im just a little confused on your reply ?
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Fridge ticket has been around for a long time. As far as the compression tech ticket, I'm not 100% sure when it came in. Like I said I heard it was going be done like dinner when I was in the ammonia field six years ago. I quit and went commercial shortly after. Like anything with the government it most likely changed.
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