393.5 class, 356.5 lab
Major equipment used in this course: Students will train on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical trainers, as well as torque and tensioning equipment, a steam boiler system, pumps, gearing systems, and inspection equipment of vibration sensors, borescopes, and thermal imagining displays.
Program Description
The Industrial Maintenance Technician program is a combination of classroom, hands-on assignments, and outside work/homework. Power generation, power plant operations, compression technology and process systems are covered. Graduates may have entry level career choices in: Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Standby Power, Hydroelectric, Methane/ Landfill Gas Generation, Power Distribution and Dispatch, Water Treatment, Equipment Repair and Installation, Testing, Inspecting, Assembly and Production. Jobs include: Power Plant Operator, Maintenance Worker/Repairer, Industrial Mechanic, Electrical/Electrician Repairer, Auxiliary Operator, Control Operator, Operations and Maintenance Technician, Field Service Technician, Boiler Operator, Gas Turbine Technician, Quality Control Technician, Millwright, Testing Technician, Telecommunication Technician, Maintenance Apprentice, and Generator Technician.
Program Objective
The objective of the Industrial Maintenance Technician Program is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to obtain an entry level position as an energy related, Power Production Technician or Manufacturing and Process Technician/Repairer, including diagnosing malfunctions in complete mechanical and electrical systems, and making necessary repairs and replacements.