Oil and Gas Production Technology
About the Program
Graduates in Oil and Gas Production Technology will receive a two-year degree and are prepared for entry-level positions at any processing facility. They will have acquired the basic technical skills in equipment and systems and have a broadened vocabulary to make the job-specific learning less difficult. They will also learn team-building skills, safety awareness, environmental awareness, communication skills, and computer skills that are critical in the workplace. They will have a working knowledge of state and federal regulations on safety and the environment.
An Associate of Applied Science degree can be obtained after successful completion of two years.
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Admission Requirements
Priority given to applicants with ACT composite of 18 or equivalent ACCUPLACER score. All applicants must present documents of their scores..
Job Opportunities
We Prepare technicians for petroleum refineries, power generation facilities, pharmaceutical plants, chemical plants, waste water treatment plants, food and beverage process plants, offshore oil production facilities and a host of other industries.
Advisor
Jim McKinley
Program Director – Oil and Gas Production Technology
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive
Summit, MS 39666