Create an Exciting Future for Yourself with an Industrial Science & Operations Degree

A Process Technician monitors, manipulates and controls mechanical, physical and/or chemical changes throughout many processes to produce a final product made from raw materials. Demand for process operators is worldwide.

Process Technicians are multi-skilled. Technicians will

• Operate and control the industrial process,
• Control, monitor and troubleshoot equipment,
• Analyze, evaluate, and communicate about data, and
• Maintain a safe work environment.

What are some of the  technical skills that are required?

• Quality control,
• Health, Safety and the Environment
• Instrumentation
• Basic Math and Science
• Computer operations

A two year college degree can lead to a career with an entry level salary of as much as $40,000.00 a year.

If you are graduating from high school or thinking about changing careers, an Associates Degree in Industrial Science & Operations might be for you. Career opportunities exist in many industries:

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Oil Refining
• Gas Extraction
• Carbonated Beverage Production
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Semi Conductor Manufacturing
• Electric Power Generation and Alternative Energy
• Water Reclamation

For more information, download this program overview (PDF).

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Chuck Beck
Coordinator, Industrial Science and Operations
303.914.6063
chuck.beck@rrcc.edu

ISOD Newsletter May 2007
Learn what's new with RRCC's Industrial Science & Operations department. (.pdf)

Center for the Advancement of Process Technology website
Curricula, Careers, and MORE...

RRCC Industrial Science & Operations brochure (.pdf)

RRCC Industrial Science & Operations Poster (.pdf)

ISOD Program Description Presented at the January 2006 Board meeting of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (Powerpoint file)

Rockies Energy Workforce Collaboration website