Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO) Miami, OK
Process Technology (PTEC) program
http://neo.edu/Academics/MathScience/ProcessTechnology
What does a Process technician or operator do?
Process technicians (or Operators) in manufacturing are responsible for:
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Insuring safety procedures are in place and practiced
Performing Process monitoring
Insuring quality of the product by conducting in-process inspections
Utilizes problem solving process to address safety, quality, delivery & cost related issues
Communicates with other team members & supervisors as a part of daily shift start-up or on-going basis on ways to
improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Performs daily preventive maintenance of the equipment & process
Conducts testing and sampling of the in process product
Collects & analyzes key production data
Participate in Continuous improvement activities
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What is Process Technology?
Processes that take quantities of raw materials and transform them into useful products. Process industries are as diverse as:
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Oil & Gas (Production/refining)
Chemical Manufacturing
Mining
Power generation
Water & waste water treatment
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Paper & pulp
Ethanol production
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Courses
Section A: Gen. Ed. Requirements: 18
Hours
Technical/Occupational Support: 15 hours
selected from:
Course objectives and textbooks by
CAPT
Freshman Composition I
ENGL 1113
First Year Experience
FYE 1011
Introduction to Process Technology
PTEC 1003
Freshman Composition II or Technical
Writing
ENGL 1213 or ENGL 2333
College Algebra
MATH1513
Instrumentation
PTEC 1214
Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 1215
Process Technology Equipment
PTEC 2124
Business Ethics
BADM 2133
Safety, Health and Environment
PTEC 2013
Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH 2713
Process Quality
PTEC 2023
American History
HIST 1493/1493
Government
POLS 1113
Psychology/Sociology
PSYC 1113/SOCI 1113
Computer Proficiency
CS 1103
Process Technology Systems
PTEC 2134
Process Technology Operations
PTEC 2224
Internship in Process Technology
PTEC 1513
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
Process Technology Program
http://www.tulsacc.edu/degrees-and-programs/catalog/catalog-2014-2015/course-descriptions-20142015/process-technology
PRCT 1123 - Introduction to Process Technology
Introduction to process operations in the petrochemical industry including: operator roles, responsibilities and expectations; plant
terminology; safety and environmental responsibilities; applied organic and inorganic chemistry; applied physics; plant equipment,
utility systems; product handling; flow diagrams; general process overviews; basics of process control; and plan organizations. This
course will expose students to an overview of the Process Technology certificate/degree program, including the mental and physical
requirements of the Process Technician career. Plant tours will be conducted.
PRCT 1133 - Safety, Health & Work Practices
Introduction to occupational safety, health and environmental practices and associated equipment including: safety mindset
and attitude; personal safety equipment; general safety policies and procedures; hazards communications;
HAZWOPER/emergency response; first aid and CPR; industrial hygiene; exposure monitoring; and environmental compliance. This
course will give students an overview of various governmental regulations mandated by OSHA, EPA, SARA, RCRA, DOT, NFPA,
etc.
PRCT 1134 - Process Organic Chemistry
This terminal course in organic chemistry covers general principles, methods of preparation, reactions and uses of both acyclic and
cyclic compounds. Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 2145 or CHEM 2245. Does not substitute for CHEM
2145 or CHEM 2245. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 0003.
PRCT 2024 - Process Tech I (Equipment)
This course involves the fundamental and operating considerations of Process Equipment such as: valves and piping; pumps and
compressors; generators; turbines; motors; lubrication systems; heat exchangers; furnaces and boilers; towers; drums;
separators; and reactors. This course will examine thermodynamic and hydraulic aspects, as well as the mechanical characteristics
of plant equipment. Prerequisite: PRCT 1123.
PRCT 2034 - Industrial Instrumentation
This course is designed to introduce the student to a simple pneumatic control loop. Specifically, the student will be introduced to
pressure, temperature, level and flow transmitters and the various transducers used in the detection of changes in
process variables; pneumatic controllers, valve positioners, control valve types, pneumatic relays and the null-balance system are
also included as part of the control loop. Prerequisite: PRCT 1123.
PRCT 2134 - Process Tech II (Systems)
A familiarization with the general types of processes found in the chemical and refining industry including: distillation and
fractionation; reaction; absorption; adsorption; extraction; stripping; cracking; reforming; alkylation; delayed coking; hydroprocessing;
and sulfur recovery. This course also includes an explanation of product blending and water treatment, as well as steam and
electrical power generation. Prerequisite: PRCT 2024.
PRCT 2224 - Process Tech III (Operations)
This course will concentrate on the duties, responsibilities and expectations of the Process Operator with emphasis
on understanding and adherence to procedures associated with start-up, shutdown, normal and temporary plant
operations. Equipment monitoring, preventative maintenance, training and response to abnormal and emergency operating
conditions are stressed as they apply to the work crew and operations team. Students will receive a “sense of reality” regarding the
career of a Process Technician, including tips on adjusting to shift work, diversity in the workplace and communicating with the work
team and customers. Prerequisite: PRCT 1123, PRCT 2024 and PRCT 2134.
The time required for laboratory may vary by course.
Please refer to the course syllabus for more information.
Northern Oklahoma College (NOC)
Enid, OK
http://www.noc.edu/processtechnology
Curriculum
http://www.noc.edu/Websites/northok/files/Content/1828112/Process_Tech_Degree_Sheet-2014.pdf
Associate in Applied Science Degree Northern Oklahoma College Division of Math & Engineering
Engineering and Industrial Technology - Process Technology Option
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
GENERAL EDUCATION ............................. 27
COMMUNICATIONS
ENGL 1113 English Composition I .......... 3
SPCH 1713 Intro. to Oral Comm. ........... 3
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
HIST 1483 American History to 1865 (or)
HIST 1493 Am. History Since 1865 ... 3
POLI 1113 American Government ......... 3
MATHEMATICS
MATH1133 Technical Math (or)
MATH 1513 College Algebra ................ 3
SCIENCE
CHEM 1114 Concepts in Chemistry ....... 4
PHYS 2104 Concepts in Physics ............ 4
ORIENTATION
ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation ....... 1
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
BSAD 1103 Intro to Business (or)
ECON 2123 Microeconomic Principles. 3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ...................... 37
CS 1113 Computer Concepts .................... 3
CHEM 2014 Process Organic Chem .......... 4
PTEC 1113 Intro to Process Technology .... 3
PTEC 1313 Safety, Health & Work Pract .... 3
PTEC 2014 Process Tech I-Equipment ...... 4
PTEC 2024 Industrial Instrumentation ........ 4
PTEC 2124 Process Tech II-Systems ....... 4
PTEC 2214 Process Tech III-Operations .... 4
PTEC 1124 Process Troubleshooting ......... 4
PTEC 2243 Principles of Quality ................ 3
PRDV 2321 Professional Development ...... 1
Optional/Electives
PTEC 2301 Industrial Observation ............. 1
ENGL 1223 Technical Writing...……….......3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ............................. 64
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER ....................................... 14
ENGL 1113 English Composition I ................ 3
MATH1133 Technical Math (or) MATH 1513
College Algebra ............................................ 3
ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation ................ 1
PTEC 1113 Intro to Process Technology ...... 3
PTEC 2024 Industrial Instrumentation ........... 4
SECOND SEMESTER .................................. 17
PHYS 2104 Concepts in Physics .................. 4
CS 1113 Computer Concepts ........................ 3
HIST 1483 American History to 1865 (or)
HIST 1493 Am. History Since 1865 ............ 3
PTEC 2014 Process Tech I-Equipment ........ 4
PTEC 1313 Safety, Health & Work Pract ...... 3
THIRD SEMESTER ....................................... 18
CHEM 1114 Concepts in Chemistry ............. 4
PRDV Professional Development................. 1
POLI 1113 American Government ................. 3
SPCH 1713 Intro. To Oral Communication .... 3
PTEC 2243 Principles of Quality .................. 3
PTEC 2124 Process Tech II-Systems ........... 4
FOURTH SEMESTER ................................... 15
CHEM 2014 Process Organic Chemistry ...... 4
BSAD 1103 Intro to Business (or) ECON 2123
Microeconomic Principles. ............................. 3
PTEC 2214 Process Tech III-Operations ...... 4
PTEC 1124 Process Troubleshooting ........... 4
This is a suggested sequence timeline only.
A student may require more than four
semesters to complete an Associate in Arts
degree.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Process Technology was developed in partnership with the
Conoco/Phillips, British Petroleum, Sunoco, Valero, Sinclair, and other petrochemical corporations. It is designed to
provide the student with entry level training to become
a Process Technician in the petrochemical industry.
Current Partners include: Phillips 66 Refining, Pipeline, and R&D Koch Industries, OG&E, Tessenderlo Kerley
Industries, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority,NRCA Refining.
Career Opportunities Industry
Petrochemical Process Technician
Process Technician Refinery
NOC evaluates students for placement into either foundational or college-level courses, whichever will lead to the greatest possibility of student
success. Academic placement is determined either by ACT test scores or by COMPASS testscores. These tests are administered in the Testing
Center at NOC. Based upon the scores, some or all of the following six (6) courses may need to be taken: