This program trains students about the mechanical and technical aspects of compression technology, specifically related to the natural gas industry. Students train in a classroom/shop setting, then work with a sponsoring company in the field, then return back to the shop for the rest of the program.
For two semesters, students spend five hours per day, five days a week during the classroom phase of the program then work full time with the sponsoring compression company. The cost of this program is $820.Financial Aid is available for students who qualify.
The Natural Gas Compression program is designed to provide technically oriented entry-level employees with the basic knowledge and skills of gas compression equipment maintenance required to efficiently and safely maintain, troubleshoot, and operate compression packages in their area of responsibility.
Included in the program structure are several prerequisites:
Pass the CPT test, covering Math, Algebra, Reading Comprehension.
Take and pass a Drug Screening and a Felony Background Check.
Complete a San Juan College one-week safety training course.
Schedule of Program Courses:
SEMESTER ONE:
• Comp 111 Natural Gas Engine Theory
• Comp 112 Natural Gas Engine Repair/Overhaul • Comp 121 Natural Gas Compression Preventative Maintenance
• Comp 123 Natural Gas Electrical Diagnostics
• Comp 124 Natural Gas Compression Troubleshooting
SEMESTER TWO:
• Comp 230 Natural Gas Compression Theory
• Comp 231 Natural Gas Compression Repair/Overhaul
• Comp 235 Natural Gas Compression Preventative Maintenance
• Comp 236 Natural Gas Compression Troubleshooting
• Comp 250 Natural Gas Compression Instrumentation and Controls
• Comp 280 Natural Gas Compression Coop Work Experience
