HSX1977X Oil Refinery Operations

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Course Description

The nationally recognized Oil Refinery Operations training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level career as an Oil Refinery Operator. In the United States there are thousands of oil refineries, and these facilities are operated by Oil Refinery Operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, oil refinery operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up - sometimes to senior management positions. Currently a large portion of the workforce is retiring - creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come. 400 hours.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Operate an oil refinery with safety as the prime consideration
• Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
• Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temperatures and pressures within acceptable ranges
• Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
• Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
• Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
• Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and the management

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Course Fee: $2,895

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.
 

Prerequisite

Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer knowledge.

Course Information

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