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Prepare for two well-paying, stable, challenging careers at Joliet Junior College. These are selective programs, and individuals will need to apply to gain entrance.
A special thank you to the following companies for partnering with JJC and supporting the OET program: Aux Sable, CITGO, Exelon Generation, LyondellBasell and TC Energy.
For more information, email engineertech@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-1418.
What Will I Learn?
Operations Engineers are responsible for the monitoring and operation of plant equipment used in the petrochemical, nuclear and manufacturing industry. They evaluate the unit's operating status and perform troubleshooting of processes and equipment in order to maximize unit reliability and quality production
Operations Technicians maintain and repair equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Technicians install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in manufacturing facilities and power plants. Many jobs require a background check, and workers are subject to drug and alcohol screenings.
Operations Engineering & Technician Brochure (OET)What Degree / Certificate Will I Receive?
Operations Engineer
Earning Potential: $65,000-$95,000 Many jobs require a background check, and workers are subject to drug and alcohol screenings. job outlook: Employment of operations engineers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
Operations Technician
Earning Potential: $45,000-$75,000 Job outlook: Employment of industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. The need to keep increasingly sophisticated machinery functioning and efficient will drive demand for these workers. Job prospects for qualified applicants should be very good. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
