PROCESS TECHNOLOGY P H Y S I C S. What is Process Technology? Process Technology is defined as the study and application of the equipment, technology,

PROCESS TECHNOLOGYPROCESS TECHNOLOGY

P H Y S I C SP H Y S I C S

What is Process Technology?

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.

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.

A Process TechnicianA Process Technician

A Process TechnicianA Process Technician

Process TechniciansProcess 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.

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.

What is Required?What is Required?

1 year State Approved Certificate

2 year AAS degree (61% require)

Ten years ago only a high school diploma was needed

1 year State Approved Certificate

2 year AAS degree (61% require)

Ten years ago only a high school diploma was needed

Salary & BenefitsSalary & Benefits

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

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

Salary & BenefitsSalary & Benefits

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

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

Salary & BenefitsSalary & 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

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

We’ve come a long way!We’ve come a long way!

The Chemical Processing Industry

The Chemical Processing Industry

Refinery Chemical Plant Pharmaceuticals Power Generation Food Processing Water Treatment Paper & Pulp Mining

Refinery Chemical Plant Pharmaceuticals Power Generation Food Processing Water Treatment Paper & Pulp Mining

History of Process Technology

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

Started in 1994 at Lee College Started in response to Process Safety Management and- Bhopal India- Exxon Valdez- Phillips Explosion- ARCO Explosion

History ContinuedHistory Continued

Required Industry to Work with Education to develop Standardized Curriculum. “PARTNERSHIP”

Ten Core College Classes Developed including: PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY

Required Industry to Work with Education to develop Standardized Curriculum. “PARTNERSHIP”

Ten Core College Classes Developed including: PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY

Why is Physics Important?

Why is Physics Important?

Process Technicians control the following variables:- Pressure- Temperature- Level- Flow- Analytical

Process Technicians control the following variables:- Pressure- Temperature- Level- Flow- Analytical

Why is Physics Important?

Why is Physics Important?

Process Technicians must understand the chemistry and physics associated with the systems they operate.

Process Technicians must understand the chemistry and physics associated with the systems they operate.

Training for Physics Teachers

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

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

PTEC, SMT, MET FacultyPTEC, 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.

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.