Program Description Chemical Process Engineering Technologists play a vital role in the monitoring, operation, control and maintenance of equipment in a variety of industries including oil & gas. The program equips graduates with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to begin their career as competent process operators and chemical engineering technologists. The program covers safe work practices, process operations, chemical engineering principles and regulatory processes, process stream analysis, instrumentation and process control. Students will also acquire valuable work experience through the completion of a co-op work term. Upon completion of this program graduates may choose to further their education by completing a bachelor degree in technology or engineering at one of several institutions that have articulation agreements with College of the North Atlantic.
Objectives As a chemical process engineering technologist, the graduate will have the knowledge and skills that will allow him/her to: Assist in safe and efficient design, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of chemical process equipment. Monitor and optimize petroleum, petrochemical, water and wastewater treatment processes. Establish and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to and enforcing established safety standards, policies and procedures. Work with other technologists, engineers and skilled tradespersons to develop innovative solutions to problems in chemical process industries. Work and communicate as members of a team with other professionals, as well as supervise the work of skilled professionals and tradespersons in a variety of chemical processes and procedures.
