Power and Process Operations (PGWP Eligible – details in description) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Overview

This Power and Process Operations (PGWP Eligible – details in description) program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)   is the equivalent of a Fourth-Class Power Engineering degree. It combines theoretical learning with hands-on laboratory experience utilizing the same type of equipment found in industry, ensuring that you are well-prepared to manage the day-to-day operations of complex power and processing systems safely and efficiently. 

Key Facts

• learn the fundamentals of boilers, including design, operation and maintenance

• learn about heat and energy transfer and how it’s used and managed in power systems
• learn the basics of electricity, electrical circuits, power generation and electrical safety, including how to safely operate electrical equipment in industrial settings
• learn about design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of different types of pumps and compressors
• get instruction on workplace safety, including fire safety, hazardous material handling and emergency procedures
• train in the instrumentation used to monitor and control engineering systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers and actuators
• learn the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting
• learn the fundamentals of internal combustion engines, steam turbines and gas turbines, including design and operation typical to those found in facilities, industry and power plants
• establish the knowledge and skills to operate a refrigeration system used in process industries and facility cooling
• learn the fundamentals of facility environmental conditioning and control, including design and operation of air handling units, chillers and building automation systems

• gain an understanding of the water treatment, testing and analysis that promotes equipment and system longevity, including cooling, heating, steam, condensate and feedwater systems.

Careers and opportunities

• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

• Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians

• Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics

• Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers

• Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators

• Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities