Pipeline Technician

The TC Energy Pipeline Academy is a regional learning center for students pursuing a career in the oil and gas field, one of Louisiana’s largest workforce industries. The pipeline training academy is the first of its kind in Louisiana and only the third of its kind in the U.S. The indoor/outdoor pipeline training equipment is used to familiarize and train students with real-life work environments and scenarios, such as testing, compliance, security, monitoring and repair.

In alignment with industry standards, coursework for the pipeline academy covers the following crafts:

• Pipeline Technician
• Measurement Technician
• Corrosion Technician
• Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Maintenance Technician

The Pipeline Training Academy is made possible by a donation of $1 million from TC Energy in 2019. TC Energy is an industry leader in operating and constructing energy infrastructure in North America. They currently manage more than 57,500 miles of natural gas pipeline and 3,000 miles of oil pipeline in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Pipeline Technician Training

As a part of the TC Energy Pipeline Academy, the purpose of the 10-week Pipeline Technician program is to provide classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the pipeline industry. The program provides supplementary training for persons previously or currently in related pipeline positions. The program generally prepares individuals to understand:

• Flow Measurement
• Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
• Pipeline Maintenance

Students will also receive an overview of the mechanical equipment used in the pipeline industry. Instruction includes test overfill protection devices, startup of a liquid pipeline, shutdown of a liquid pipeline, and rectifier installation. Training covers codes and standards, fire safety, and pipeline operations. Safety and efficient work practices are emphasized, along with basic occupational and employability skills.

At the completion of the program, students receive a Pipeline Technician Certification of Completion.

Pipeline Technician Training Registration

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