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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, and scientific principles associated with the safe operation and maintenance of the chemical processing industry CPI. A Process Technician.
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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, and scientific principles associated with the safe operation and maintenance of the chemical processing industry CPI.
Process 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.
What is Required? • 1 year State Approved Certificate • 2 year AAS degree (61% require) • Ten years ago only a high school diploma was needed
Salary & Benefits • Start @ $22 per hour X 2080 hrs = $45,760 - plus 25% overtime = $33 per hour X 520 = $17,160 - TOTAL = $62,920
Salary & Benefits • Top out at $36 per hour X 2080 hrs = $74880 - plus 25% overtime = $54 per hour X 520 = $28080 - TOTAL = $102,960
Salary & 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 Chemical Processing Industry • Refinery • Chemical Plant • Pharmaceuticals • Power Generation • Food Processing • Water Treatment • Paper & Pulp • Mining
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
History Continued • Required Industry to Work with Education to develop Standardized Curriculum. “PARTNERSHIP” • Ten Core College Classes Developed including: PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY
Why is Physics Important? • Process Technicians control the following variables: - Pressure - Temperature - Level - Flow - Analytical
Why is Physics Important? • Process Technicians must understand the chemistry and physics associated with the systems they operate.
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
PTEC, 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.