Description

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.

Very few institutions provide training for entry-level operators. This is a unique, user-friendly program designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry, math, physics, or chemistry. The necessary science concepts are built into the program modules.

Oil refinery operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They consider personnel safety as the primary objective and ensure production processes are operating safely. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Oil refinery operators also detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations.

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

• 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 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 and stop production equipment
• Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance, and management

Outline

1. Basic Safety
2. Basic Hazard Communication
3. Basic Lockout-Tagout
4. Math 1000: Basic Math 1
5. Math 2000: Basic Math 2
6. Math 2500: Basic Math 3
7. Applied Physics 1
8. Applied Physics 2
9. Applied Physics 3
10. Heat Exchangers
11. Lubrication and Bearings
12. Electrical Safety
13. Electricity for Operators and Technicians
14. Industrial Valves
15. Compressed Air
16. How to Read Process Drawings
17. Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
18. Pump Fundamentals
19. Centrifugal Pumps: Operation
20. Refining 1000: Introduction to Petroleum Refining
21. Refining 2000: Distillation Technology
22. Refining 3000: Basic Refinery Processes

Demo

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

400.00 hours

Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.

Instructor

Dr. John Galiotos, Ph.D., is the instructor for this program. He has extensive experience as professor and chair for the process technology department at one of the largest community colleges in the US.

Prerequisites/Audience

To enroll in this program, you should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, and be comfortable navigating the Internet and using e-mail. You should have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

This program is for you if you seek entry-level employment in an oil refinery.

Requirements/Materials Included

To take this program, you’ll need the following items:

• Computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows 95/98
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Access to the Internet (a high-speed connection is recommended)

 

No textbooks are required for this program. You’re encouraged to print the on-screen program material for your reference. It’s a good idea to go through the printed material prior to job interviews.