Operations Engineering and Technician (OET)

Architecture, Manufacturing & Automotive

Whether you want to become an operations engineer or operations technician, JJC will prepare you with the skills you need to land one of these stable, well-paying, challenging careers.

How to Become a JJC OET Student

First apply to JJC for free.
After that, fill out the free OET application form during the month of February.
JJC's OET program has selective admissions; it is best to apply as soon as possible once the application opens Feb. 1.

Apply to JJC

What Will I Learn?

Depending on the path you want to take, you'll learn skills for the following careers.

Operations Engineers:

Monitor and operate plant equipment used in the petrochemical, nuclear and manufacturing industry
Evaluate the unit's operating status
Perform troubleshooting of processes and equipment in order to maximize unit reliability and quality production
Earning Potential: this is a high-paying career field
Job Outlook: Projected 5.2% increase in positions from 2020-2026 within JJC's local district/region (EMSI Data Set)

Operations Technicians:

Maintain and repair equipment and other industrial machinery (like conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment)
Install, dismantle, repair, reassemble and move machinery in manufacturing facilities and power plants.
Earning Potential: this is a high-paying career field
Job Outlook: Projected 19% increase in positions from 2020-2030 (faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S.)
- (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

Many jobs require a background check, and workers are subject to drug and alcohol screenings.

What Degree/Certificate will I receive?

Degree

Certificate

A Special Thank You

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.