Industrial Process Operator Program (IPOP)

Learn the basics of industrial processes and prepare for an exciting career!

Process operators work in many industries, and in plants that produce electricity, commodity gases (natural gas, propane, butane), gasoline, diesel fuel, industrial chemicals, plastics, ultra pure water, pharmaceuticals, and other such products.

With more than $1.2 M worth of process equipment, the hands-on approach of the industrial process operator program (IPOP) guarantees that students learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of process operations and are well-prepared for entry-level positions in various industries. Many of our former students work at the local power plants and gas processing facilities.

Industrial Process Operator

Prerequisites

Apply for admission and take the Accuplacer tests.

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Program Tracks and Tuition

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

AAS Degree 4 Semesters
74 credit hours		 First Year, basic industry related courses:
  • Process Technology
  • Safety, Environmental & Health
  • Process Operations
  • Mechanical & Electrical Overview
  • Plant Instrumentation
  • Process Equipment
Second Year, Process hands-on training includes:
  • Process Control
  • Liquid Extraction
  • Fixed Bed Reactor
  • Water Treatment
  • Distillation
  • Neutralization
  • Boiler/Turbine/Generator
  • Cooling Tower
  • Water Analysis
  • Control Room – DCS
 NM / Out-of-state
$2,368 / $5,180

IPOP Lab Tour

Contact

For more information, please contact the School of Energy,
(505) 327-5705, or toll free, (866) 426-1233.

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