Safely run processing equipment at oil and gas and natural gas processing facilities with training that covers basic plant operations, safety and thermodynamics. Graduates are ready to write the Alberta Boiler Safety Association Fourth-Class certification exam.

Power and Process Operations is an eight-month program that trains students for careers as operators, responsible for the daily safe running of processing equipment at oil and gas facilities. The program consists of both classroom and laboratory study, and prepares students to become fourth class Power Engineers through ABSA.

Is this the right fit for me?
A Grade 12 equivalent is recommended to increase employment opportunities. Applicants should be physically agile, have good hearing and be capable of lifting 45-kilogram chemical sacks.

Students with serious colour vision defects or who suffer from claustrophobia or fear of heights may have trouble with certain aspects of instruction and may experience problems securing employment.

Accreditation
This program is integrated with the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Certification System. Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:

Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA)
Institute of Power Engineers (IPE)
International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA)
National Association Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate in Power and Process Operations.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in industries such as petrochemical, fertilizer, pulp and paper, natural gas processing, metallurgical, petroleum refining and food and beverage production.

Potential positions include:

plant operator
process operator
field operator
Related careers include:

oil pipeline operator