HCC Petroleum Engineering students inspecting a manual on site at a refinery training facility

Petroleum Engineering Technology

The mission of the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at Houston City College is to deliver high-quality education and hands-on training that prepare students for technical roles in the petroleum industry. The program focuses on developing practical skills, industry awareness, and workforce readiness for careers in exploration, drilling, production, and related operations.

Education Tracks

Programs

Petroleum Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Education track: Workforce Training

Petroleum Engineering Technology is a program designed to prepare individuals to work as Petroleum Engineering Technicians in the oil and gas and related industries. The petroleum industry hires these highly skilled individuals for multiple field and office positions.

TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.

Students will be able to:

  • Explain Exploration, Drilling, Production, Well Completion and Facilities concepts and operations applied in the Petroleum Industry.

  • Describe basic geological concepts, surveys, and maps relevant to exploration and production.

  • Analyze petroleum data associated with exploration, drilling, production, well completion and facilities operations.

  • Apply petroleum data using relevant software in Petroleum industry.

  • Evaluate natural gas production flow from wells and surface equipment to optimize gas production.

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Petroleum Engineering Technology

Duration
2 years (full time)
Program Format
  • In-Person
Campus Location
Total Minimum Credits: 60

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Cost

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Petroleum Engineering Technology, C2

Certificate 2
Education track: Workforce Training

Petroleum Engineering Technology is a program designed to prepare individuals to work as Petroleum Engineering Technicians in the oil and gas and related industries. The petroleum industry hires these highly skilled individuals for multiple field and office positions.

TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.

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Petroleum Engineering Technology

Duration
3 semesters (full time)
Program Format
  • In-Person
  • Hybrid
Campus Location
Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 43

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Cost

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Roustabout Drilling Technician, O.S.A.

Occupational Skills Award
Education track: Continuing Education

The Roustabout Drilling Technician (RigOne) Program is a visionary project that facilitates the recruitment and training of the next generation of entry-level rig crew members. Designed by and for the drilling contractors, the program advances an innovative solution for the big crew change: trained, technically educated, safety conscious and promotable new hires.

Before enrolling in the RigOne Program, applicants must attend a free two-hour information session on Oil & Gas Careers. During the session, applicants learn why HCC and the drilling contractors partnered to build this program, how to apply for the program, and how to register for classes.

ENER 1040 - CPR

ENER 1030 - ENER 1040

PTRT 1003 - ENER 1030 & ENER 1040

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Global Oil and Gas Drilling Training Center

Program Format
  • In-Person
Campus Location
Total minimum contact hours for this award: 192

View the Roustabout Drilling Technician, O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.

Cost

Total Program Tuition: $3,379

Tuition does include books and course materials.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students