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Oil Refinery Operations

Course ID: SEF-3001EZG
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The United States is home to thousands of oil refineries, all of which need experts to run their operations. Oil refinery operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment, and there's an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Sounds great, right? This online course will teach you everything you need to know to enter the energy industry as an oil refinery operator. The course is unique and user-friendly, designed for people who have minimal knowledge of the industry. The energy industry is ever-changing, encompassing everything from power plant operations, to petrochemicals like oil and natural gas, to renewable energy sources. Taking an oil refinery operations course offers you a path to a growing sector of the field. A large portion of the workforce is retiring, creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come-which is great for entry-level workers. Currently very few institutions provide entry-level training and courses in oil refinery operation. Generally, oil refinery operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up, sometimes to senior management positions. In their day-to-day tasks, oil refinery operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They consider personnel safety the primary objective and ensure production processes are operating safely. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Oil refinery operators also detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations. You will learn how to perform all these oil refinery processes and more in this course.

Course Objectives

Study how to operate an oil refinery with safety as the prime consideration.

Learn instrumentation and the operation of equipment.

Learn how to keep system process variables, such as flows, temperatures, and pressures, within acceptable ranges.

Study how to detect problems, analyze trends, and take corrective action.

Learn how to maintain communication with other operators, maintenance, and management.

Be prepared for entry-level jobs at oil refinery companies in the United States.

Outline of instruction

Basic Safety

Basic Hazard Communication

Basic Lockout-Tagout

Math 1000: Basic Math 1

Math 2000: Basic Math 2

Math2500: Basic Math 3

Applied Physics 1

Applied Physics 2

Applied Physics 3

Heat Exchangers

Lubrication and Bearings

Electrical Safety

Electricity for Operators and Technicians

Industrial Valves

Compressed Air

How to Read Process Drawings

Basic Process Instrumentation and Control

Pump Fundamentals

Centrifugal Pumps - Operation

Refining 1000: Introduction to Petroleum Refining

Refining 2000: Distillation Technology

Refining 3000: Basic Refinery Processes

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

To enroll in this course, you should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, and be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email. You should also have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Microsoft Word Online

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You're encouraged to print the on-screen course material for your reference.