The Lone Star College Process Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as process technicians/operators. Courses within the program include Introduction to Process Technology; Process Equipment; Process Instrumentation; Safety, Health & Environment; Process Systems; Quality; Process Operations; and Process Troubleshooting.
“Technicians gather information using instruments that monitor process conditions such as pressure, temperature, level and flow rates,” said Darrell Mayon, PE, LSC-Process Technology professor. “They operate lab equipment to keep plants running safely and efficiently, along with making sure the efficient production of products that meet customer specifications.”
Mayon earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Houston. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint and a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Washington University, St. Louis. Mayon is currently working on a Ph.D. in environmental and energy engineering from the University of North Dakota.
Lone Star College students receive first-class training at the state-of-the-art LSC-Process Technology Center from instructors with real world experience. Using advanced simulation equipment, as well as hands-on applied technology training and general academic coursework, students develop the skills required to be a successful process technician/operator.
"Lone Star College had an amazing impact on my life and learning experience,” said Keyia Franklin, LSC Process Technology graduate. “I will forever be grateful for everything I’ve gained, and I am ready to start my career."
Being a process technician requires more that obtaining technical skills. LSC students are also taught important behavioral skills including time management, interpersonal skills and how to properly communicate.
“Our students are ready to go to work once they complete their training,” said Mayon. “They are taught to be on-time, obtain problem-solving skills and the importance of developing basic working relationships.”
Mayon joined the Lone Star College-Process Technology center as director in 2019 for the associate of applied science degrees in process technology and instrumentation technology, which are workforce degrees in service to the oil and gas, petrochemicals, and refined chemicals businesses here in the Gulf Coast and around the world.
He is currently a full-time member of the faculty and has been delivering college-level chemistry and applied physics courses for process technology and instrumentation technology students since 2019. His focus on practical application of chemistry and physics in the industry with a focus on unit operations practical knowledge.
“I was delighted to meet with industry officials during my training and hear about all the exciting opportunities,” said Franklin. “It lets me know that my school is connected to the industry and can help me to learn process technology and get a job when I am finished.”
Want to learn more about how Lone Star College can help your company? Visit LoneStar.edu/Process-Technology.
