1. Welcome to San Jacinto College Central Campus

2. San Jacinto College Central Campus North Campus South Campus This spring semester there were over 27,000 students enrolled on our three campuses. Enrollment were slightly down from the Fall 2014 semester.

3. San Jacinto College Process Technology Programs Central and North Campus

4. Purpose of the PTAC Program To provide the petrochemical/petroleum industry with qualify applicants to meet the needs of a fast pace industry. To help bridge the gap in the industry

5. PTAC Program History Glycol Unit built in early 1985 Saudi Arabia engineers (nationals) partnering with Shell-Aramco and Union Carbide-Sadaf in 1985 Shell and Union Carbide use the plant for hands-on training in 1985 Certification program (went public – requirements 96 contact hours) 1986 Degree program 1998

6. Mission Statement The mission of the Process Technology Department is to provide its students with the best and most up-to-date skills and knowledge required for the profession of a Process Technician in petrochemical/petroleum and related industries.

7. PTEC Advisory Committee Members Glenn Johnson, Training Manager, Sun Products Wayburn Henry, Training Superintendent, Pasadena Plastics Complex Scott Landon, Plant Manager, Kuraray Claudia Ramirez, Human Resources Generalist, Kuraray Billie Pettis, Training Specialist, Kaneka Marty Yost, Learning Leader, Dow Chemical Michael Speegle, San Jacinto College – PTAC Department Chairman

8. Process Technology Programs Associate Degree Requires 60 college credit hours Employee’s Success in Energy Industry Basic Mechanical Skills Intro to Process Technology Industrial Math Speech Intro to Technical Writing Industrial Safety, Health, and Environment Process Tech I – Equipment Process Instrumentation I Behavioral or Social Science Quality Applied Physics Electricity Principles Process Tech II – Systems Composition Humanities or Fine Arts Process Tech III – Operations Internship or Troubleshooting Introductory Chemistry Certificate – Level II Requires 48 college credit hours Employee’s Success in Energy Industry Basic Mechanical Skills Intro to Process Technology Industrial Math Intro to Technical Writing Industrial Safety, Health, and Environment Process Tech I – Equipment Process Instrumentation I Quality Applied Physics Electricity Principles Process Tech II – Systems Process Tech III – Operations Internship or Troubleshooting Introductory Chemistry

9. PTAC Graduates Fall 2014 There were 527 students graduated with a AAS Degree or Certificate 49% Hispanic 28% Caucasian 12% Blacks or Afro-American 5% Asian 6% Other

10. Job Opportunities Internships On campus job fairs Companies recruiting Hiring agency Direct contact with our Dept. SJ job placement center

11. Process Operator Salary Range Starting Salary $18.00 to $26.00/hr. Top Salary $38.00 to $48.00/hr.