Energy Process Operator

The Energy Process Operator program is designed to train individuals for careers in energy process and production operations. The program provides a thorough overview of the energy industry and the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge relating to gas processing, instrumentation, measurement, production equipment, and refining. Expand your knowledge relevant to the upstream oil and gas industry and gain confidence with industry terminology and processes. Upon completion of all three levels of this program, students walk away with:

- An understanding of the upstream energy industry, exploration, drilling, downhole operations, pipelines, production, and processing

- Practical skills in operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment  

- Energy process operator topics such as monitoring physical and chemical processes for processing units, troubleshooting, equipment adjustments of valves, pumps, and controls, and safety and maintenance processes  

The final level includes a lab-based simulation experience to facilitate practical learning and knowledge assimilation.

Quick Facts

• Credential: Certificate of Achievement
• Campus: Main Campus
• Delivery Modes and Times: Online. All your class activity will be delivered online.

Career Opportunities

NAIT prepares you to succeed in this field by providing class work on real industry cases and partnerships with industry.  Possible career outcomes:

- Energy Process Operator

- Energy Production Operator

- Field Production Operator

- Gas Plant Operator

- Gas Pipeline Operator & Maintenance Worker

- Oil Pipeline Control Centre Operator

- Oil Pipeline Operator and Maintenance Worker

- Plant Operator

- Pulp Mill Operator

- Refinery and Upgrader Process Operator

- Well Testing Operator

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