Petroleum Ventures - Certificate | Texas A & M University-College Station

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
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-8093.00	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	title_inference	$97,540 median$112,920 top	-2.58%	-100

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Control panel variables such as temperature and pressure — adjust routinely to meet process schedules during an unassisted production shift.
Pump and valve sequences for product transfer — coordinate independently using knowledge of pipeline interconnections on a mid-sized tank farm.
Process gauges, meters, and instruments — monitor continuously and interpret trends to anticipate minor operational deviations during a full shift.
Equipment deficiencies and wear — document accurately and report to maintenance scheduling systems using inventory management software.
Radio communications with field operators — initiate and manage clearly to synchronize valve operations across multiple pipeline segments.
Oil flow rates and product movement plans — execute according to established schedules, adjusting for familiar capacity constraints in the distribution system.
Meter accuracy and product routing assignments — verify at shift start and end, logging results in spreadsheet software for record-keeping.
Minor pump and valve repairs — perform using standard mechanical procedures when authorized, reducing unplanned downtime on the unit.
Shift logs and operational reports — compose accurately in word processing software to document process conditions and regulatory compliance activities.
Time-sensitive process changes — prioritize and sequence tasks efficiently to maintain safe throughput during high-demand refinery operations.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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