Application are now open for Process Technology. Please fill out an online application and staff will contact you on the next steps. Please see recruitment steps for more information: Click Here. Tentative start date will be Fall October 2012.

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

SBCC first began Energy Pathways Program by working with a consortium of South Bay oil refineries to create a training curriculum and supply a pipeline of potential employees to fill in positions of retirees. Candidates competed amongst hundreds of applicants and those selected endured a challenging assessment process (see Recruitment Process Information). These selected participants are qualified to train in the comprehensive and compacted training curriculum.

EPP Graduates scored at the top of the application lists at companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, making EPP the most competitive honors program in Los Angeles County. This was the beginning of an all sector-driven chemical process operator training leading to jobs as process technicians. Due to the nature of the economy, EPP focuses on a pluralistic approach and invests training into currently growing industry sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, wastewater, potable water, water distribution, and petrochemical. The program is expanding into a 2 year training that will advance students with multiple-industry process plant certificates and the ability for students to earn an associate of science degree.

Our programs are supported by:

Process Technician Training  ( Open Recruitment )

Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical, waste water, water, pharmaceutical and chemical plants. Operators monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in chemical plants. They use an electronic or computerized control panel to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units. Positions can start at $16-25 per hour, and technicians can make up to $75,000 or more depending on career advancement and overtime.

The program is based on the three stage model:

1.Outreach, Intake, Assessment, Interview, and Selection. 2. Bridge program 3. 2 year - Process Technician training at LA Harbor College and internship/contractual safety attendant positions.

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After completion of training, students will receive: process technology certificate(s), process technology associate’s degree, one-on-one counseling, supportive services, and access to employers.

Youth 17-24 years of age –

• Proof of right to work in the U.S.
• At least 17 years of age or older.
• Possess a High School diploma or GED or be willing to attain if under 18 yrs of age.
• No Criminal History for the Past 7 yrs.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Registered with Selective Service.
• Picture ID (i.e. CA Driver's license, birth certificate, Passport).
• Abilities: lift up to 50lbs, climb up to heights of 200ft, and work in confined spaces.

Recently Separated Veteran/Veteran

• Proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Possess a High School diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• No Criminal History for the Past 7 yrs.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Served in U.S. military (all branches).
• National Guard and reservists who have served on active duty.
• Received an Honorable discharge.
• Left the military from active duty in the last 4 years (after 1/2006)
• Registered with Selective Service.
• Picture ID (i.e. CA Driver's license, Military ID, Passport) and Copy of your DD214.
• Abilities: lift up to 50lbs, climb up to heights of 200ft, and work in confined spaces.

If you are interested in this training program or more information, please fill out the interest form through the online application link and visit the Recruitment Process link to see the next steps. If you have any questions, contact staff at (310) 414-2090 or email eppinfo@sbaycenter.com