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Programs in Mining and Petroleum Technician

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Programs under the title of mining and petroleum technician generally prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of mines and related mineral processing facilities. This includes instruction in principles of mineral extraction and related geology, mineral field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, assay analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, mine environment and safety monitoring procedures, mine inspection procedures, and report preparation.

Top Schools For Mining and Petroleum Technician Programs

Most Selective:
Columbia University

Least Selective:
University of Texas - El Paso

Largest:
University of Alabama

Smallest:
Schuylkill Technology Center

Most Expensive:
Columbia University

Least Expensive:
Coastal Bend College

Best Academics:
University of Alabama

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University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Columbia University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UACCM Morrilton
Morrilton, AR		$4,137 2,345 180 Certificate (130), Associate (50)
IECC - Wabash Valley
Mount Carmel, IL		$9,081 4,810 110 Certificate (106), Associate (4)
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA		$11,516 6,124 46 Associate (31), Bachelor's (15)
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO		$27,855 3,675 39 Bachelor's (23), Master's (13),
Doctoral (3)
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX		$3,672 9,201 24 Certificate (20), Associate (4)
Penn State Fayette - Eberly Campus
Uniontown, PA		$18,872 1,099 23 Associate (23)
Missouri S&T
Rolla, MO		$20,543 5,206 23 Bachelor's (17), Master's (4),
Doctoral (2)
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY		$10,680 4,600 23 Certificate (19), Associate (4)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT		$18,136 22,149 17 Bachelor's (5), Master's (9),
Doctoral (3)
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX		$3,000 9,123 16 Certificate (2), Associate (14)
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Mining and Petroleum Technician Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 162 31%
Associate 114 22%
Bachelor's 168 32%
Master's 51 10%
Doctoral 23 4%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 440 83%
Female 91 17%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 8 2%
Black or African American 31 6%
Hispanic or Latino 20 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 405 84%
Other/Unknown 14 3%
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Mining and Petroleum Technician Internships

Job Title:Asphalt Technical Manager
Description:We are seeking an Asphalt Technical Manager with demonstrated leadership skills and experience in the asphalt products industry (asphalt binders and emulsions, including polymer modified binders and emulsions) to join our team at the Pine...
Company:Flint Hills Resources
Location:Rosemount, MN
Posted:4/16/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
Job Title:Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 201
Description:Title: Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 2012 Location: TEXAS-HOUSTON Company Overview ConocoPhillips is the world's largest independent upstream energy company, based on proved reserves andproduction of liquids and...
Company:ConocoPhillips
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Corrosion Technician Internship
Description:Koch Pipeline Company, L.P. owns or operates more than 4,000 miles of pipelines in the U.S. It believes success is achieved through providing superior value for customers, employees and the public, and by applying the Market-Based...
Company:Koch Industries
Location:Corpus Christi, TX
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Koch Industries Inc
Job Title:Petroleum Engineering Training Advisor
Description:: Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies with subsidiaries that conduct business across the globe. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of approximately 62,000 employees who...
Company:Chevron
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:Chevron Corporation
Job Title:Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 2012
Description:Title: Geologist & Geophysicist Sabbatical Research Intern- 2012 Location: TEXAS-HOUSTON Company Overview ConocoPhillips is the world's largest independent upstream energy company, based on proved reserves andproduction of liquids and...
Company:ConocoPhillips
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:ConocoPhillips
Job Title:Geology Intern
Description:Geology Intern Location: US-CA-Sunnyvale Job ID: 2012-7674 Area of Interest: Geology Job Type: Intern # of Positions: 1 Education (Minimum): High School Diploma Posted Date: 5/22/2012 Experience (Years): 0 Apply Online - Golder's United...
Company:Golder Associates
Location:Sunnyvale, CA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:ENGINEERING.com
Job Title:Chemical Engineer Intern
Description:Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $6.2billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol plants produce...
Company:Flint Hills Resources
Location:Port Arthur, TX
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:JOFDAV
Job Title:Intern
Description:The Environmental Intern is responsible for supporting Sales and the Environmental Manager in managing the Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD) environmental due diligence process. Principle responsibilities include conducting...
Company:Vulcan Materials Company
Location:Naperville, IL
Posted:4/3/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Electronics Development Engineer
Description:Job type: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Working days: Day Job Description: Join the technology leader in marine seismic data acquisition. Participate in developing the industry's next step change in geophysical imaging technology.PGS...
Company:Petroleum Geo-services A/S
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:CareerBuilder
Job Title:Application Development Intern, Summer 2012 - New York City or Woodbridge, NJ
Description:Title: Application Development Intern, Summer 2012 - New York City or Woodbridge, NJ Location: NY-New York New York Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and...
Company:Hess
Location:New York
Posted:4/18/2012
Source:Hess Corporation

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