Petroleum Technology/Technician

The Petroleum Technology/Technician certificate program at Pierpont Community and Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Fairmont, WV. The program falls within the petroleum technology field (CIP 15.0903) and prepares students for technical roles in oil and gas extraction, well operations, and energy production support.

Pierpont Community and Technical College offers several related programs across technical and other fields. These include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Institutional Food Workers, and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Students in the petroleum technology program can expect coursework in drilling operations, well completion, production equipment, safety standards, and energy industry practices relevant to the Appalachian region and beyond.