Petroleum Production Technology

Program Review: Fall 2016

I.PROGRAM MISSION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

A. Mission Statement

  1. The Petroleum Production Program mission is to provide training pathways through certificates and degrees that will supply entry level technicians to the petroleum industry.
  2. Is the program mission aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and strategic plan?
  3. Yes
  4. No
  5. If not, please explain

B. Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

Check which of the institutional outcomes apply to the program:

x Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

x Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and value systems.

x Students will apply health-related knowledge to promote physical and mental well-being.

C. Program Student Learning Outcomes for the Automation and Control Tech training path:

  1. Students will develop analytical and technical skills necessary to construct, test, troubleshoot and validate circuits, components and systems for automation control.
  2. Students will design interfaces, develop logic programs, practice and adhere to safe working protocols to complete automation control projects.
  3. Students will monitor systems to gather data, identify trends, and develop critical thinking skills to address equipment alarm scenarios.
  4. Students will use test equipment to measure voltage, current, resistance, temperature, RPM and other system variables.
  5. Students will read schematics to trace circuits and make wire splices; solder connections, and build harnesses.
  6. Students will describe the basic components of safety, health and environmental systems as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
  7. Students will demonstrate organizational skills for developing safety procedures.

D. Program Student Learning Outcomes for the Lease Operator training path:

  1. Students will learn about the history of oil and gas drilling and production in the world, US, and ND.
  2. Students will know the terms and concepts of exploration, production, marketing, transportation, and reclamation as related to the petroleum industry.
  3. Students will become familiar with State and Federal regulations concerning drill site construction, drilling operations, completions, production, and reclamation.
  4. Students will identify, know the operation, and be able to designoil, gas, and injection well surface equipment configurations.
  5. Students will identify, know the operation of, and be able to design downhole equipment configurations for oil, gas, and injection wells.
  6. Students will learn to work as a team to solve problems and provide solutions to various oil and gas well scenarios.
  7. Students will learn about, and become certified in Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 10 (confined space entry, emergency action plans, lockout/tag out) Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)safety, first aid/cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and study other safety related topics.
  8. Students will learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and become proficient at analyzing geographic information to create GIS maps and graphs.

II.ASSESSMENTOFPROGRAMOUTCOMES

  1. Assessment of ProgramStudent Learning Outcomes
  • Perform skill based activities related to petroleum production and field service.
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge regarding oil & gas operations.
  • Display professionalism in appearance, job performance and ability to work as team members.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse individuals through the use of verbal and nonverbal skills, written abilities and active listening.
  • Identify and demonstrate competence related to safety issues in the oil & gas production industry

Student success includes completing their program of study coursework leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree along with attaining industry recognized certification and also interviewing and successfully getting a job matching their goals.

B. Outcomes Assessment Results and Action Response

  • Students complete a variety of work assignments, demonstrating understanding of basic and advanced concepts.
  • Students answer theoretical and application questions on information covered on reading assignments and graded assignments.
  • Completion of practice and final examinations
  • Student evaluations indicate the degree to which students are pleased with the program and its outcomes.
  • Successful completion of program coursework and actions taken to reach more students in their desired learning includes using technology to communicate and minimize paper as a means of instruction. Students have responded favorably to the use of digital textbooks used in various courses.
  • The program is adopting more hands-on labs and projects to complement traditional assessments in measuring a student’s demonstrated mastery of their knowledge of material covered.

C. Employer/Self-employed Satisfaction (A.A.S, Diploma, Certificate)

The Petroleum Production Technology Advisory Committee has helped direct curriculum development. As a result of two Internships with Hess in the summer of 2016, we discovered theywere satisfied with the skill sets and knowledge of the students, which they demonstrated through a meeting and presentation by the Interns, and by hiring one student full time, and offering the other another Internship. Through the Internships and feedback from our Advisory Committee, we are working closer with the energy companies to identify the skill sets they need from a potential employee. The program is constantly evaluating how to keep pace with the changing trends and demands by industry, such as advancements in Automation and Controls technology, as well as Drilling, Fracking, Production, and Reclamation.

D. Transfer Information (A.A, A.S)

This is a terminal AAS degree program not generally intended for transfer to a BS program. However, students may use some credits earned as electives and academic work completed as part of the Petroleum degree to pursue a BS degree. No formal agreements are in place at this time with any B.S.or B.A. granting institutions. Additionally, students may transfer work completed in the petroleum program at Williston State College to a sister program at Bismarck State College to complete AAS work. Likewise work from Bismarck State College is applicable to Williston State certificates and degrees for students wishing to transfer in credits.

E. External Reviews and Recommendations

Attached in the Appendices are the Final Report from the Fall 2013 Career and Technical Education Visit along with minutes of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Advisory Board Minutes.

III.PROGRAMRESOURCESANDSUPPORT

A.Student Enrollment Data

Program Review Petroleum Production & Technology - Fall 2016

Admission Data supplied by WSC Registrar

AAS – Petroleum Production Technology (PPT)

Applied / Admitted / Matriculated / Revoked / Deferred / Withdrawal
Fall 2016 / 3 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 1 / 0
Summer 2016 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2016 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 0 / 2 / 0
Fall 2015 / 4 / 4 / 12 / 0 / 1 / 4
Summer 2015 / 1 / 2 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2015 / 5 / 4 / 7 / 0 / 1 / 0
Fall 2014 / 5 / 7 / 7 / 0 / 1 / 1
Summer 2014 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1
Spring 2014 / 2 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0
Fall 2013 / 1 / 3 / 9 / 0 / 0 / 1
Summer 2013 / 2 / 2 / 4 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2013 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2012 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0

Certificate of Completion – Petroleum Production Technology

Applied / Admitted / Matriculated / Revoked / Deferred / Withdrawal
Fall 2016 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2016 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2016 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Fall 2015 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1
Summer 2015 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2015 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2014 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2014 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2014 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Fall 2013 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2013 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2013 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2012 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0

Program Certificate – Petroleum Production Technology

Applied / Admitted / Matriculated / Revoked / Deferred / Withdrawal
Fall 2016 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 0
Summer 2016 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2016 / 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 3 / 1
Fall 2015 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2015 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2015 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1
Fall 2014 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2014 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2014 / 2 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 1
Fall 2013 / 1 / 5 / 5 / 0 / 1 / 0
Summer 2013 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Spring 2013 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2012 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0

Enrollment

Total Headcount / Freshman / Sophomore / Males / Females / Credit Hours Produced* / FTE Produced*
Fall 2016 / 13 / 4 / 9 / 10 / 3 / 110.00 / 7.33
Summer 2016 / 6 / 2 / 4 / 4 / 2 / 0.00 / 0.00
Spring 2016 / 16 / 8 / 8 / 13 / 3 / 219.00 / 14.60
Fall 2015 / 19 / 9 / 10 / 17 / 2 / 188.00 / 12.53
Summer 2015 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0.00 / 0.00
Spring 2015 / 25 / 10 / 15 / 22 / 3 / 315.00 / 21.00
Fall 2014 / 20 / 10 / 10 / 17 / 3 / 234.00 / 15.60
Summer 2014 / 6 / 1 / 5 / 4 / 2 / 0.00 / 0.00
Spring 2014 / 18 / 7 / 11 / 14 / 4 / 281.00 / 18.73
Fall 2013 / 15 / 7 / 8 / 13 / 2 / 176.00 / 11.73
Summer 2013 / 3 / 0 / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0.00 / 0.00
Spring 2013 / 9 / 2 / 7 / 9 / 0 / 36.00 / 2.40
Fall 2012 / 7 / 7 / 0 / 7 / 0 / 33.00 / 2.20

*Credit hours are TECH and PTLO prefixes ONLY.

Graduation

AAS – PPT / COC - PTLO / CP – PTLO / COC – AC / CP - AC
2017 / 1 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 1
2016 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 / 3
2015 / 4 / 4 / 4 / 4 / 5
2014 / 0 / 5 / 3 / 3 / 2
2013 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
2012 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
  1. Trends and Barriers Data Supplied by TREND Grant Personnel

Semester / Total Enrolled / New Enrolled / CP / AAS / COC / Admitted
Fall 2012 / 7 / 7 / 4 / 2 / 1
Spring 2013 / 8 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 0
Summer 2013 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 0
Fall 2013 / 15 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 0
Spring 2014 / 16 / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0
Summer 2014 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2014 / 19 / 9 / 1 / 7 / 1
Spring 2015 / 23 / 11 / 1 / 9 / 1
Summer 2015 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2015 / 16 / 7 / 0 / 7 / 0
Spring 2016 / 17 / 5 / 1 / 4
Summer 2016 / 5 / 0
Fall 2016 / 13 / 2
Completion Status / Reason for Leaving
Semester / Withdrawal / Completed / CP / AAS / COC / Still Enrolled / Relocated / Program Change
Fall 2012 / 6 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 2
Spring 2013 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Summer 2013 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1
Fall 2013 / 5 / 7 / 5 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 1
Spring 2014 / 1 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0
Summer 2014 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2014 / 5 / 3 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 1
Spring 2015 / 7 / 2 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 2 / 1
Summer 2015 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Fall 2015 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 5
Spring 2016 / 5
Summer 2016 / 4
Fall 2016 / 2
3 month Placement(students that responded to the survey) / 9 month Placement
Semester / Job in field of study / Job outside field of study / Not employed / Wage increase / Continuing Ed / Unemployed / Job in field of study / Job outside field of study / Wage Increase / Continuing Ed
Fall 2012 / 1 / 1 / 1
Spring 2013
Summer 2013 / 1 / 1 / 1
Fall 2013 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 1
Spring 2014 / 1 / 1
Summer 2014
Fall 2014 / 1
Spring 2015 / 2 / 2 / 2
Summer 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Summer 2016
Fall 2016

Admission and TREND Grant Data Analysis and Summary

It was discovered that although most of the data compiled and provided by the WSC Registrar does coincide with those compiled and provided by the TREND Grant Group, some do not. After review of the data it was discovered that some data, such as Enrollment data, were recorded by the Registrar when students initially enrolled for classes and stated their fields of study before the semesters started. However, the TREND data are recorded based on actual student numbers after the semester has started, and at the end of the semester. A good example is the current Fall 2016 semester. According to the Registrar’s enrollment data, there were a total of 13 students (9 Sophomores and 4 Freshman) at the start of the semester. The Trend data showed a total of 15 students (7 Sophomores, 2 second year Freshman, 2 starting Freshman, and 4 no-traditional/part time students). At the time this report was written, both new Freshman changed from Petroleum to other WSC Programs.

  1. Action Planand Strategy

Continue to include business and industry input as to future employee needs and job specifications when making program changes and improvements. Drawing on the expertise of the program’s Advisory Committee to refine and focus curriculum to meet needs defined is a primary way this is accomplished.

B. Faculty Data

At startup in the Fall 2012 semester, one full time instructor teaching 16 credit hours and one adjunct instructor teaching 2 credit hours fully met the needs of the program. The student/faculty ratio was appropriate tothe programaccreditation standards. The Spring 2013 semester had one full time instructor teaching 21 credit hours and an adjunct teaching 8 credit hours. The Fall 2014, and Spring 2015 semesters had one full time instructor teaching 16 credit hours and an adjunct/adjuncts teaching 16 credit hours.

In the Spring of 2015, a decision was made by Administration to split the teaching duties by hiring two full time Instructors. One Instructor would teach the Petroleum Production Technology Lease Operator (PTLO) courses. The other would teach the Petroleum Production Technology Automation and Control (TECH) courses. The Fall 2015 semester had the two full time instructors teaching 10 credit hours each, and an adjunct teaching 2 credit hours. The Spring 2016 semester had the two full time instructors teaching 13 and 15 credit hours, and an adjunct teaching 4 credit hours, for a total of 32 credit hours. The Fall 2016 semester has two full time instructors teaching 15 and 17 credit hours, fora total of 32 credit hours. At this time, two full time instructors are adequate for the program.

C. Facilities/Technology/Budget Data

The facilities and computer labs are adequate at this time. Currently, there are Lab stations for twelve students to have access to computers, PLCs, and DC/AC trainers. As Industry donates downhole tools and tubulars, more room will be needed. Since there is no room available for these tools in the Petroleum Lab, these tools may need to be stored and displayed in a separate building.

Another concern is that we are currently in Round IV of the TREND/TAACT Grant, the final round of this DOL Grantwill expire September 30, 2018. At that time, the PPT Program will have to be funded from a different source. Other sources of funding will be explored. As most of the needed equipment has been purchased, the program may able to be independent at that time, funded by tuition and fees.

D. Student Support Services

Students have ready access to the instructor/program chair for advisement, help, and questions for the courses taught at Williston State College. Student services provides excellent advisement to students about the program. They are helpful with housing and application processes. General math and English tutorial efforts meet the student needs.

The program instructors, chair, and grant coordinator have assisted in internships and job placement. Many telephone calls are directed to their offices from potential employers.

E. Internships/clinical/practicum/co-ops

The first coop class was in Spring 2014, and have continued each semester since that time. Internships were also awarded to two students in Spring 2016. The sponsoring employer and participating students supplied feedback to the program. Employers completed a survey and interviewed with the program coordinator. The participants gave a formal presentation about experience gained. Students completed surveys as to their coop experience satisfaction and allowing for them to comment on ways to improve the process in the future coops.

In the summer of 2016, two students were hired as Lease Operator Summer Interns for a major oil company. One of the students has been hired as a full time Lease Operator, and the other has been asked to do another Internship, with a good possibility of being hired as a full time Lease Operator.

1.PROGRAMSTRENGTHSANDOPPORTUNITIESFOR IMPROVEMENT

A. Strengths

  • Meeting outcomes/objective.
  • Student Placement/outcomes
  • Collaboration with other CTE programs
  • TREND grant support
  • Administration support
  • Strong Advisory Committee commitment, consisting of eighteen members.
  • Industry support and monetary and equipment donations.

Petroleum Production Technology Advisory Committee

Pat Haugen / Border States Elect. / Account Mgr. / Tom Hedegaard / SM Energy / Production Foreman
Nicholas Kristan / Rockwell Automation / Sales Engineer / David Pagel / Native Energy Solutions / VP of Automation
Mitch Haugaberg / Whiting Oil & Gas / Operations Supervisor / Jason Tveter / Production Service Co. / Manager
Ken Callahan / Montana Dakota Utilities / Manager / Travis Anderson / Rockwell Automation / Account Manager
Shane Herman / Enviro Shield Products, Inc. / CEO/President / Tyrell Swearingen / Rockwell Automation / Power Control Consultant
Chris Schulz / Oneok Rockies Midstream / Manager
Pipeline Op / Andrew Eis / Halliburton / Dist. Serv. Mgr. Completion Tools
Raul Leher / Rockwell Automation / Technical
Consultant / David Moore / Craft Electric / Regional Sales
Manager
Eugenio (EJ)
Alemany / Hess Corporation / HR Specialist / Travis Wray / Nakota Development, DK Longbow / Regional Business Developer
Brian Minor / QEP Resources / Controls Engineer / Scott Bennet / Weatherford / Business Development Manager

Monetary and Equipment Donations from Industry

TREND/TAACCCT LEVERAGED (IN-KIND) RESOURCES - Petroleum Program
Date / Donation / Provided by / Value / For TREND Grant Use In:
1Q 2016 / $35,000 in kind / Border States Electric / $ 35,000.00 / In-kind materials to be donated over time
1Q 2016 / Gas Lift Mandrel/Valves / Production Services, LLC / $ 500.00
1Q 2016 / 2 VFD Panels w/Fuses & Disconnect / Triangle Electric / $ 10,000.00
2Q 2016 / Cash / API Williston / $ 1,000.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Backhoe, Trucks, Trailers, Compactor incl. Labor / B & G Oilfield / $ 3,856.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / 60 ton crane / Basin Concrete, Inc. / $ 2,190.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Lights / Border States Electric / $ 438.68 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Truck and Crane / Borsheim Crane Service DBA Borsheim Builder Supply / $ 3,500.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Misc. Hardware / Fastenal / $ 145.75 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Labor / H & H Electric / $ 1,000.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Gravel / Knife River / $ 1,095.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Concrete Slab/Gravel / McCody Concrete / $ 1,550.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Manlift, Paint Sprayer, Pressure Washer, Labor / NoDak Oilfield Services / $ 6,000.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
2Q 2016 / Sign Graphics / Signs by Dan/Tammy Andre / $ 100.00 / Campus Pump Jack Project
$ 66,375.43

B. Opportunities for Improvement

  • Purchase equipment to support the program and keep pace with obsolescence
  • Hire adjunct instruction as needed
  • Expand course offerings to meet industry needs
  • Provide an appropriate program operating budget
  • Strengthen career services

2.PROGRAMVIABILITY

The program started in the Fall of 2012, the high point of the Bakken “Oil Boom”. The numbers of program degree and certificate students were climbing in 2013 and 2014. The students were primarily classed as “traditional”, that is, just out of high school and essentially untrained in petroleum technology.

In the Fall of 2015, and Spring of 2016, oil prices dropped precipitously from almost $100 per barrel, to less than $20. In the summer of 2016, prices recovered somewhat to around $50 per barrel. In the Fall of 2016, the numbers of traditional students declined, and the numbers of “non-traditional” students increased. The latter tend to be experienced, currently employed in the petroleum industry, and looking to supplement their education. Others are laid off workers looking to re-train for jobs that are more secure. The non-traditional students also tend to be non-Petroleum degree or certificate seekers, but rather can be classed as “drop-ins”, students that only want to take a class or two.

Since oil prices (currently close to $40 per barrel) and the Petroleum Industry have rebounded somewhat, there will continue to be a demand for a trained workforce. As stated previously, two Petroleum students were hired as interns by Hess Petroleum last spring. One has been hired full time. The other is completing another Internship and is likely to be hired full time. Also, one student who graduated Spring 2016, and two students who are currently attending classes have been offered jobs by Halliburton. And, one current student has been offered a job by Oasis Petroleum.

Industry donations of equipment and willingness to participate in advisory relationships continue, perhaps even improving. And there is still a desire by companies like Hess, Whiting, Oneok, Halliburton, and others to hire students and also place students in coop and/or intern training at their facilities. Even if oil prices and activity decline again, the wells that have been drilled and are producing are still here and are increasing so the demand for graduates from the petroleum program will continue to increase as well.