Process and Maintenance Technology

Bishop State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Prepares graduates as process operators and maintenance technicians for chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries. Covers industrial process operations, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, and safety protocols.

Credits

67 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

INT 117Principles of Industrial Mechanics

3 cr

INT 118Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

3 cr

ELT 117AC/DC Machines

3 cr

ORI 105Orientation and Student Success

3 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

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Process and Maintenance Technology

Bishop State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Credits

67 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingTroubleshootingRepairingMonitoringActive LearningEquipment MaintenanceReading ComprehensionWritingSpeaking

Knowledge

English LanguageProduction and ProcessingMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyDesignChemistryPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningControl PrecisionSelective AttentionPerceptual SpeedFar VisionManual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessReaction TimeMultilimb CoordinationHearing SensitivityWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionVisualization

Tasks

Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equip
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performa

Technology

Industrial control softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareNetwork security or virtual private network VPN management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory management softwareFacilities management softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Agitator tanksAir conditioning systemsAxial flow fansBarometersBelt conveyorsBlending vesselsBoilersBourdon tubesBucket elevatorsCalibrated rodsCapacitance probesCentrifugal compressorsCentrifugal fansCentrifugal pumpsChain conveyorsAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAirhammer chiselsAirpowered descaling drillsAirpowered descaling turbinesAlignment scopesAlignment toolsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAngled feeler gaugesAviation snipsBandsawsBearing bridge gauges

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Flowmeters and recording instruments — monitor continuously and detect deviations from normal process conditions during an independent shift.
Panelboard control settings — adjust routinely to maintain target reaction speeds, quality, and yields with minimal oversight.
Towers, scrubbers, and dryer units — inspect on a regular patrol schedule and identify efficiency issues before they escalate.
Chemical process equipment — operate semi-autonomously using control boards, applying learned knowledge of process chemistry.
Quality control test results — analyze against product specifications and flag out-of-spec readings to the lead operator.
Operating logs and instrument readings — compile accurately in spreadsheet software at the end of each shift.
Emergency equipment shutdown — execute correctly under supervisor direction when non-routine process upsets occur.
Tank overflow risks — assess during area patrols and take corrective action within authorized limits to prevent spills.
Active listening during shift handovers — gather and relay critical process status information to incoming operators.
Industrial control software — navigate to retrieve trend data and confirm that process parameters remain within set ranges.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

INT 117Principles of Industrial Mechanics

3 cr

INT 118Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

3 cr

ELT 117AC/DC Machines

3 cr

ORI 105Orientation and Student Success

3 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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