Process Technicians work in the downstream sector of the industry monitoring the physical petroleum plant operations from liquid oil refineries to natural gas stripping and cryogenic operations.
The responsibilities of a process technician include:
- Monitoring control room functions of the delivery of oil or gas products from the field to the sales points
- Maintaining equipment, including valves, fittings, pressure and measurement equipment
- Oversee the calibration of the equipment
- Ensure that the facility complies with state and EPA regulations
- Monitor the safety aspects of the equipment
Course Topics: - Gas Processing
- Non-Cryogenic Processes
- Cryogenic Processes
- State and Local Petroleum Permitting and Regulations
- Waste Management
- Pipeline and Valve Operations and Maintenance
- Gas Control Room Operations
- Distribution Operation and Maintenance
| Plus the following Natural Gas and Oil Technology Core topics: - Introduction to The Natural Gas & Oil Industry
- Safety (Industrial, Hazard, Gas/Oil Operations)
- Introduction to Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Introduction to Circuit Analysis And Basic Electrical Measurements
- Basic Emergency Response Procedures
- Environmental Protection Methods And Devices for the Natural Gas Industry
- Communication, Teamwork, and Conflict Resolution in Industry
- Introduction to Field Instrumentation and SCADA
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