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Understanding Process Technology: Training and Careers in the Chemical Processing Industry

Process Technology encompasses the study and application of essential scientific principles, equipment, and technologies for safe operations in the chemical processing industry (CPI). Process Technicians manage complex systems, handling tasks such as starting/stopping equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring product quality. With educational requirements ranging from state certificates to AAS degrees, the field offers competitive salaries with benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plans. The evolution of process technology emphasizes safety and skills development through industry-education partnerships.

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Understanding Process Technology: Training and Careers in the Chemical Processing Industry

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  1. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY P H Y S I C S

  2. What is Process Technology? • Process Technology is defined as the study and application of the equipment, technology, and scientific principles associated with the safe operation and maintenance of the chemical processing industry CPI.

  3. A Process Technician

  4. A Process Technician

  5. Process Technicians • Operate Complex Systems and Processes • Start/Stop Equipment • Collect Samples and Data • Troubleshoot Process Problems • Produce all of the Raw materials and Products that make us a modern society.

  6. What is Required? • 1 year State Approved Certificate • 2 year AAS degree (61% require) • Ten years ago only a high school diploma was needed

  7. Salary & Benefits • Start @ $22 per hour X 2080 hrs = $45,760 - plus 25% overtime = $33 per hour X 520 = $17,160 - TOTAL = $62,920

  8. Salary & Benefits • Top out at $36 per hour X 2080 hrs = $74880 - plus 25% overtime = $54 per hour X 520 = $28080 - TOTAL = $102,960

  9. Salary & Benefits • The Company will match 6-8% and employee can put in as much as 24%. • This includes stock options • The company also has a Lump Sum Distribution. Average last three years of service and pay for rest of life. • Good Medical & Dental & Life Insurance Policy

  10. We’ve come a long way!

  11. The Chemical Processing Industry • Refinery • Chemical Plant • Pharmaceuticals • Power Generation • Food Processing • Water Treatment • Paper & Pulp • Mining

  12. History of Process Technology • Started in 1994 at Lee College • Started in response to Process Safety Management and - Bhopal India - Exxon Valdez - Phillips Explosion - ARCO Explosion

  13. History Continued • Required Industry to Work with Education to develop Standardized Curriculum. “PARTNERSHIP” • Ten Core College Classes Developed including: PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY

  14. Why is Physics Important? • Process Technicians control the following variables: - Pressure - Temperature - Level - Flow - Analytical

  15. Why is Physics Important? • Process Technicians must understand the chemistry and physics associated with the systems they operate.

  16. Training for Physics Teachers • Review advanced technology being used in the CPI - computer console operation DCS - variables being monitored and controlled - instrumentation and electronics - equipment & technology - use of simulations in instruction - see what is applicable for the student • Job Shadowing

  17. PTEC, SMT, MET Faculty • Charles E. Thomas Ph.D. Texas A & M • Ben Renfro BS. Texas A & M Engineering • Bob Brokaw BS. Exxon Mobil Training • Rick Guzman- BS. Celanese Environ Supv. • John Ligon- MS. Chevron Phillips Inst. Supv. • Gary Denson- BS. Marathon Console Chief • Paul Chance- BS. Bayer Safety/Quality Mgr. • Wiley Carter- AS. Bayer I & E Supervisor • Tom Derryberry- AS. Bayer Operation Supv. • Kristi Patteson- MS Sterling, Head Chemist • Jerry Brown- BS Bayer, I & E Supv.

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