Process Operating Technology

Program Director: Dr. Valerie Worry
Office: Petroleum and Advanced Technologies Center, Suite 202
Address: 855 E. Lavaca St., Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 839-2089
E-mail: vaworry@lit.edu

The 60 SCH Process Operating Technology Program prepares individuals for employment in the refining, petrochemical, polymers, plastics, and pulp/paper industries. The Process Operating Program curriculum includes topics such as safety, computer science, mathematics, communication skills, and general procedures in distillation, reactions, and quality control. The program provides hands on training in the classroom and laboratory environments. Students gain valuable real world experiences on a functional three story distillation unit.

Process operators generally work rotating shifts, climb tall towers, work with chemicals, and must meet certain physical requirements. Graduates of the Process Operating Technology Program may be required to complete a drug screen, background check, and a physical exam to be employed.

All courses in the Recommended Program of Study must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.

The Process Operating Program is recognized by the Texas Workforce Investments Council as meeting the Texas Skills Standards which verifies the knowledge and skill competencies required by industry are included within the curriculum.

In addition, the Process Operating Technology Advisory Committee reviews the curriculum to ensure that current industrial needs are met. From 2009-2013 Lamar Institute of Technology was recognized each year by the Community College Weekly as one of the top producers of Process Operators in the United States.

Awards

• Advanced Technical Certificate Process Operating Technology-LNG Operations

• Process Operating Technology, A.A.S

• Certificate Process Operating