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Field Naturalist (Plant Biology)

University of Vermont

Master's DegreeAcademic

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The Field Naturalist Program is a unique field-based experience that develops the potential of future conservation leaders by emphasizing scientific integration, oral and written communication, and environmental problem solving. Students receive a solid grounding in field-related sciences and are trained to integrate scientific disciplines into a coherent whole at the landscape level.

Format

In-Person

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  • Vermont

    Vermont

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematics

Abilities

Perceptual SpeedNear VisionProblem SensitivityAuditory AttentionSelective AttentionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFlexibility of ClosureFar VisionWritten Comprehension

Tasks

  • Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit
  • Distribute or process gas for utility companies or industrial plants, using panel boards, control bo
  • Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, co

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Acid gas compressorsAdjustable hand wrenchesAmine treating plantCentrifugal pumpsChain hoistsCondensate stabilizer equipmentCordless power drillsCryogenic plantDigital calipersDigital micrometersDigital multimetersElectric boilersFluid separation equipmentForklift trucksGas chromatographs GC

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SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
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SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-8092.00Gas Plant Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Plant-wide monitoring and control strategies — design and implement to optimize safety, efficiency, and gas output quality across all operating units.
  • Abnormal pressure scenarios and systemic process risks — evaluate at an organizational level and lead installation of infrastructure improvements such as pressure-relief systems.
  • Operator competency development programs — create and deliver to build technical skills in emerging and developing staff across the gas plant.
  • Shift performance and operational standards — set and enforce through policy development, procedure review, and direct mentorship of the operator team.
  • Cross-departmental and utility-customer relationships — manage to ensure reliable gas distribution agreements, service quality, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Industrial control and ERP system configurations — oversee and guide updates to ensure control software accurately reflects current process requirements and safety parameters.
  • Major process upsets and multi-unit emergencies — direct response operations, coordinating operator teams and external responders to restore safe conditions rapidly.
  • Operations data trends and quality control analyses — interpret at a strategic level to drive capital investment recommendations and long-term plant reliability plans.
  • Regulatory compliance and public safety obligations — own accountability for, ensuring all plant operations meet applicable codes, permits, and reporting requirements.
  • Organizational safety culture — champion through leadership modeling, incident investigation oversight, and systematic review of cautiousness and dependability across the workforce.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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