HSX1985X Pulp Mill Operations

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Course Description

This nationally recognized Pulp Mill Operations training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a Pulp Mill Operator. In the United States there are hundreds of pulp (for paper making) manufacturing facilities. These plants are operated by Pulp Mill Operators. These operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, pulp mill operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up - sometimes to the 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 be able to:

• Operate a pulp mill 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.

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