Power Engineering Technology (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Overview

If you are passionate about energy systems and industrial processes, this  Power Engineering Technology (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) diploma from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is for you. This programme is not PGWP eligible.

Key Facts

As a student, you will:

• study the principles of generating thermal and electrical energy efficiently and safely, knowledge that is essential for operating and maintaining power and process plant equipment

• gain in-depth knowledge of applied thermodynamics, the laws governing heat, energy and work, which are vital for understanding, managing and optimizing energy conversion processes in the power generation and chemical process industry
• gain practical experience operating energy and process equipment, such as boilers, turbines, electrical generators, pumps, compressors, internal combustion engines, chillers and air handling units
• prepare to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) exams required to attain the Third-Class Power Engineering certification, an important credential in this field

• become familiar with the ABSA standards for the safe operation of pressure equipment in Alberta.

Careers and opportunities

• Boilermaker

• Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators

• Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities

With this diploma, you can explore career prospects as a plant operator, plant shift supervisor, or chief plant engineer across various industries such as power generation, petrochemical, refining, and pulp and paper. The skills you will acquire can also open doors to other opportunities in the energy and process industries, including positions in safety, management, and technical sales.