(TSI-Waived Program)
The Petroleum Production program is designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in oil and gas production and field operations. The curriculum focuses on production processes, instrumentation, and the equipment used to monitor and control oil and gas systems.
Students develop hands-on skills in production operations, process monitoring, and instrumentation used to measure pressure, flow, and level in field environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how production systems operate, maintaining safe and efficient operations, and supporting field equipment.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce in roles supporting production operations, with the knowledge and skills needed to assist in monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing oil and gas production systems.
Academic advisor: Daniel Hall, (903) 693-1149, dhall@panola.edu
Semester I
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of industrial machinery mechanics, maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 13% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average, with approximately 49,100 job openings each year. Growth is driven by increased automation and the need for skilled technicians to maintain and repair complex industrial equipment. Multi-skilled technicians with electrical and mechanical training are in particularly high demand.