Energy Generation Operations
Program Description
Prepare yourself for one of the fastest growing industries in the world with a degree from our Energy Generation Operations program. The increased need for power plant operators makes this the perfect time to study a career in energy.
We have a state-of-the-art control room simulator which replicates real-time operations at a coal-fueled power plant, a gas turbine powered power plant and an electric transmission operations control center for an entire state. When you graduate, you will be qualified to become an operator or technician in a power plant, bio-fuels production facility, wind farm, various energy production operations, and a wide range of processing facilities, including fertilizer manufacturing, water and wastewater treatment plants, and breweries.
Careers
Our program provides three semester of common core curriculum for several types of processing operations. In the fourth semester, you will select elective courses to match your specialization area. Our Energy Generation Operations program prepares you for high-quality entry-level positions in various energy generation fields, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, biofuels, and wind. Career options in Energy Generation Operations include:
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You will be successful in the Energy Generation Operations program if you are a problem solver, like to think about the big picture and plan ahead. Students in our program do their job, so everyone else can do theirs. Much of the world relies on people within this career. Electricity, water treatment, wastewater treatment, nuclear, coal, farms, and many more careers await our graduates.
You can start the Energy Generation Operations program in the Fall or Spring terms. Follow these steps to finish your application:
- Want to learn more about SCC? Come see how SCC will help you achieve Your Path to Possible! Schedule a campus visit!
- Need help exploring career opportunities or navigating the admissions process? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor.
- Ready to apply? Complete an Application for Admission.
- Submit ACT, SAT, Next Generation Accuplacer, or Accuplacer test scores (reading and math) or official college transcripts showing completion of post-secondary coursework in English and math to the Admissions Office at any SCC location.
Our program provides three semester of common core curriculum for several types of processing operations. In the fourth semester, you will select elective courses to match your specialization area.
Financial Assistance
Students entering this program may qualify for the following:
Manufacturing Day | Month
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