Technical - Limited enrollment on campus - Online Option
CAMPUS CONTACT PERSON: Wade Vogel • NECE 227E • 224-5597 • Wade.Vogel@bsc.nodak.edu

The field of power plant technology offers great pay and benefits along with an interesting career for the technician. Job demand is strong in the power plant technology field.

Students learn all phases of the industry including how to operate, repair, and maintain all types of power plant equipment. These include fossil steam plants, hydroelectric plants, gas turbine and combined cycle plants, pressure vessels and other equipment.

Employers often hire graduates for work in other operations besides power plants, taking advantage of their theoretical and practical training in mechanical and electrical technology. Besides power plants, job settings include research and development facilities, industrial process operations, or the sales and service fields.

Prospective students should be prepared for the physical demands of the work of entry-level technician positions when considering this program. Typical industry entry-level position requirements include passing a physical exam, which may include: lifting 50+ pounds, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, heights, etc. When applying for jobs applicants may also be required to pass a drug screen and an eye exam, including the ability to distinguish between colors accurately.

Students receive a program certificate upon successful completion of the program. Additional course work may lead to a program diploma or an Associate in Applied Science degree. See pages 51-52 for program diploma and degree requirements.

Credits from this program can be applied to BSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Energy Management.