(This degree was previously titled Petroleum Technology Lease Operator Career Program)
The Fundamentals of Petroleum Production Operations Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide technically oriented entry-level students with knowledge and skills of production processes and equipment operations. Students will be able to perform basic tasks in the field including effectively operating a primary separator, monitoring wellhead pressures, and troubleshooting most types of surface equipment in their area of responsibility.
This program is selective and has program-specific admissions requirements. Interested students must FIRST complete the SJC Application for Admission AND the LSOP/COMP Annual Program Application (including all required documentation) prior to May 15 for consideration for the subsequent fall semester. A complete application does not guarantee an interview for selection into the program.
To receive an application packet:
- Call the School of Energy at (505) 327-5705 or toll free (866) 426-1233 and request one by mail or email, or
- Come by our office, or
- Visit us online at http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/energy and click on the Fundamentals of Petroleum Production Operations program link, scroll to “Download” and select “Annual Program Application.”
Interested students must:
- Apply to and be accepted by San Juan College using the San Juan College Application for Admission form, available online, and
- Submit the completed LSOP/COMP Annual Program Application form to the School of Energy with:
- Unofficial college transcripts (if applicable) or high school transcripts
- MVD driving record for last 7 years
- Accuplacer Test scores (printed from San Juan College)
- 2 reference forms (provided with application form), not from family
- Typed short answers to 5 application questions
Instructor approved admission requirement. A student must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses to obtain a certificate or degree.