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Certification
Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
Calculate metal loss, corrosion rates, remaining life, remaining corrosion allowance, and inspection intervals for aboveground storage tanksDetermine joint efficiency of tank welds using joint types and radiography extent for tank integrity evaluationCalculate maximum allowable fill height and minimum allowable shell thickness for corroded tank areasEvaluate corroded shell areas including average thickness, critical length, and minimum thickness for continued serviceEvaluate pitted shell areas including maximum acceptable pit depth and pit length limits on aboveground storage tanksCalculate minimum remaining bottom plate thickness and maximum period of operation for tank bottoms
Certification
Corrosion and Materials
American Petroleum Institute
Apply corrosion and materials terms, definitions, and acronyms used in refinery equipment integrity assessmentIdentify and describe damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry including their name and description of damageIdentify materials affected by each damage mechanism in refinery and petrochemical plant equipmentDetermine critical factors that influence the occurrence and rate of each damage mechanism in refining equipmentIdentify units and equipment commonly affected by each damage mechanism in refinery operationsRecognize the appearance and morphology of damage associated with each mechanism on fixed equipment in refinery service
Certificate
DOC- Oil and Gas Technology
Arapahoe Community College
Short-Term Certificate
DOC- Oil and Gas Technology
Pueblo Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Introduction to Oil and Gas Technologies
Aims Community College
Associate's Degree
Oil and Gas Technologies
Aims Community College
Associate's Degree
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
West Virginia Northern Community College
Certificate
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Certificate
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
West Virginia Northern Community College
Associate's Degree
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY-PROCESS/INSTRUMENTATION EMPH
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Associate's Degree
PIPELINE INTEGRITY TECHNOLOGY
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree
Petroleum Technology - Process & Instrumentation Emphasis
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Certification
Pipeline Construction Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
Apply quality assurance practices including records, measurement, and documentation in pipeline construction inspectionApply safety practices including basic site safety and roles and responsibilities in pipeline constructionApply environmental compliance requirements including permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and best management practices in pipeline constructionApply training and qualification requirements for pipeline construction inspection personnelPerform survey and staking activities and apply right-of-way clearing and grading requirements in pipeline constructionInterpret alignment sheets, specifications, and permits for right-of-way clearing and grading operations
Certification
Piping Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
Calculate corrosion rates, remaining life, and inspection intervals for in-service piping systemsDetermine weld joint quality factors and casting quality factors for piping system evaluationCalculate minimum required wall thickness and maximum allowable working pressure for in-service corroded pipingCalculate hydrostatic and pneumatic leak test pressures for piping systemsDetermine impact testing requirements and minimum metal temperatures for piping materialsDetermine preheating and heat treatment requirements for piping welds
Certification
Pressure Vessel Inspector
American Petroleum Institute
Calculate metal loss, corrosion rates, remaining corrosion allowance, remaining service life, and inspection intervals for in-service pressure vesselsDetermine weld joint efficiencies including joint categories and radiography type for pressure vessel integrity evaluationCalculate static head pressure and total pressure on pressure vessel partsCalculate required thickness and maximum allowable working pressure for cylindrical shells, spherical shells, and heads under internal pressureApply knowledge of external pressure design rules for pressure vessel shells and tubesCalculate hydrostatic and pneumatic test pressures and apply pressure testing procedures for pressure vessels
Certification
Refractory Personnel
American Petroleum Institute
Apply roles and responsibilities of owners, inspectors, contractors, and manufacturers in refractory installation and inspection activitiesApply laboratory testing procedures including test method selection, execution, interpretation, acceptance levels, and documentation for refractory materialsIdentify types of refractory materials including monolithic refractories, refractory brick, and AES/RCF fiber linings including packaging and storage requirementsApply gunning procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including variables affecting gunite qualityApply casting procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including forming and vibration requirementsApply ramming and hand packing procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation
Certification
Risk Based Inspection
American Petroleum Institute
Apply risk-based inspection terms, definitions, and acronyms in the context of pressure equipment integrity programsConduct risk assessments using qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative approaches to evaluate equipment risk in hydrocarbon and chemical process facilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain a risk-based inspection program including planning, assessment, and updating activitiesDefine and apply roles, responsibilities, training, and qualification requirements for RBI team membersCollect and evaluate data and information required to support RBI assessments including equipment design, operating conditions, and inspection historyIdentify damage mechanisms and failure modes affecting pressure-containing equipment in refinery and petrochemical plant service
Short-Term Certificate
T.C. in Natural Gas Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Certification
Welding Inspection and Metallurgy
American Petroleum Institute
Apply welding inspection and metallurgy terms, definitions, and acronyms in refinery and petrochemical plant contextsIdentify and describe common welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW used in fabrication and repair of refinery equipment and pipingSelect and apply welding materials including filler metals and consumables appropriate for welding applications in refinery and petrochemical plant equipmentDevelop and review welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records for compliance with applicable codes and standardsEvaluate welder performance qualifications and determine compliance with ASME Section IX requirementsApply nondestructive examination methods including radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual examination techniques to weld inspection