This program has been developed for those seeking employment as a power engineering technician who operates and troubleshoots the energy components in such industries as industrial power plants (chemical, food, pulp and paper etc.), electrical power plants (coal, gas, nuclear, wind, solar, methane, cogeneration, flex fuel etc.), or commercial buildings. The work may involve system monitoring and work with boilers, turbines, and condensers in steam power plants as well as internal combustion engines. Subjects of instruction will follow the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and prepare the students to write the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) examinations for 4th and 3rd class certification after 2 years as an operator. This program features co-operative training and use of a state-of-the-art power systems control room simulator.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: work in accordance with practices and procedures that minimize risk and enhance personal and public safety operate the components of a power plant including boilers, turbines, internal combustion engines, generators, condensers, and auxiliary equipment use industry standard power engineering technology in the performance of work and be able to adapt to changes in the industry relate effectively to coworkers, subordinates, and supervisors in the work environment perform duties in accordance with established codes, regulations, and legislation work in a professional manner and employ ethical practices use strategies that mitigate the effects of power generation on the environment Identify problems with power plant systems and equipment.