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Colorado Mesa University

Process Systems Technology (PST)

Process Systems Technology is a well-established scientific program using computer-based tools for an integrated approach to modeling, simulation, design, operation, control and management for industrial process control systems. Students develop skills in electronic instrumentation, remote sensing, telecommunications, computer networking, computer programming and business applications that control process and production in a variety of industries.

Thousands of careers are available in the operation of computerized systems. Almost everything that is produced by a system needs a Process Control Operator. A Process Operator monitors, manipulates and controls mechanical, physical and/or chemical changes throughout many process to produce final products made from raw material or production systems.

Multi-skilled Process Operators operate and control the industrial process; Control, monitor and troubleshoot equipment; Analyze, evaluate, and communicate about data, and maintain a safe work environment.

Demand for Process Operators is worldwide.


Emphasis/Degree Options

 

Associate of Applied Science

Process Systems Technology

Program Sheet

Industry Options

Chemical Manufacturing

Oil Refining

Oil/Gas Extraction

Agricultural Production

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Packaging

Semi Conductor manufacturing

Electric Power Generation

Water Reclamation

Aeronautical Industries

Manufacturing Plants