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Energy Systems Technology & Education Center
Energy Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology
Program Options and Length
Program accepts 15 new students in August of odd years
Program duration is four semesters, 17+ credits per semester
Certificates and Degrees
Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
About the Occupation
Mechanical Technicians work with pumps, valves, turbines and other mechanical and rotating equipment. They read and interpret drawings and equipment layouts, record data, make computations, analyze results, and write reports. They understand maintenance procedures and application of preventative, predictive, proactive maintenance techniques in power and industrial plants. When planning maintenance activities, mechanical engineering technicians may prepare layouts and drawings of the process and of the equipment to be maintained. They estimate labor costs, equipment life, and plant space. Some technicians test and inspect machines and equipment in power plants and work with engineers to troubleshoot and eliminate machine problems. They also develop, make, and assemble parts for machinery and equipment, and analyze the costs and practical value of designs.
Program Description
Mechanical Engineering Technicians (MET) work with the mechanical and rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, hydraulic equipment, and steam boilers used in the generation of electrical power and within industrial plants. They collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, develop, test, install and maintain power generation machinery, mechanical parts, and other equipment. Mechanical engineering technicians fill the gap between the tasks performed by engineers, technologists and scientists and those performed by craftsmen.
Career Opportunities
- Power generating plants using coal, gas, hydro, nuclear, concentrated solar, and wind
- Industrial facilities
- Levels of employment include technician, journeyman, group leader, group supervisor, or group manager.
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