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Geosciences (Petroleum Geoscience)

Baylor University

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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Format

In-Person

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  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalAdministration and ManagementMathematics

Abilities

Information OrderingFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual SpeedNear VisionProblem SensitivitySelective AttentionHearing SensitivityAuditory AttentionDeductive ReasoningSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temper
  • Maintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can
  • Monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible proble

Technology

Electronic mail softwareInventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareWord processing softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Adjustable handwrenchesAllen wrench setsCalibrated hydrometerChain boomersCompressor control panelsDigital feeler gaugesElectric centrifugesFencing pliersFlat cold chiselsGauge linesGroove joint pliersHacksawsHand centrifugesHandheld digital thermometersLaptop computers

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-8093.00Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugerstitle_inference$97,540 median$112,920 top-2.58%-100
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full-shift control panel operations — manage autonomously to regulate temperature, pressure, and flow rate across complex refinery process units.
  • Non-routine equipment problems and process upsets — diagnose using deductive reasoning and resolve safely without waiting for supervisory direction.
  • Product movement plans through interconnected pipeline and storage systems — develop independently using detailed knowledge of system capacities and configurations.
  • Compliance patrols of refinery storage and processing units — conduct thoroughly, identifying safety hazards and regulatory deviations before they escalate.
  • Multi-variable process data from gauges, meters, and industrial control software — analyze to detect emerging inefficiencies and adjust operations proactively.
  • Cross-functional communication with maintenance, logistics, and safety teams — lead clearly to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled operational changes.
  • Meter calibration discrepancies and product routing errors — investigate root causes and implement corrective actions using systematic troubleshooting methods.
  • Emergency response procedures during pipeline or tank incidents — apply confidently, directing immediate operational responses to protect personnel and equipment.
  • Operational data and trend reports — interpret and present accurately to supervisors using spreadsheet and word processing tools to support decision-making.
  • Active learning from new process technologies and regulatory updates — integrate into daily practice to maintain current competency across all unit operations.

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