Petroleum Service Technology Program

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Men and women working as field service and petroleum field service technicians complete highly technical tasks that require advanced training and knowledge. Due to the advancements in electro-mechanical systems, interdisciplinary fields are rapidly developing to address the design, operation and maintenance of products, and systems that require a working knowledge of both mechanical and electronic components.

A field-service technician installs and maintains industrial service equipment, instrumentation, controls, and electro-mechanical systems. After completing the field-service technician certificate, a student can choose to pursue an additional certificate or degree of the two certificates/degree tracks. The petroleum field service technician certificate and degree prepares a student for entry into the oil and gas industry with an emphasis in drilling and the supporting systems needed for the completion of oil and gas wells. Courses provide training in hydraulics/pneumatics, DC/AC circuits, and petroleum instrumentation. This certificate prepares a student to enter the industry as a technician in support of electro-mechanical, petroleum, and manufacturing technologies.

By completing the program, students will earn three awards:

1. Field Service Technician, Level 1 Certificate
2. Petroleum Service Technology, Level 2 Certificate
3. Petroleum Service Technology, AAS