Petroleum Technology Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 28 institutions across the United States, with a total of 1440 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
267
certificates awarded
Associate Degrees
135
degrees awarded
Bachelor's Degrees
7
degrees awarded
Other Awards
1,031
awards given
Top Schools for Petroleum Technology Technician
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.