An incumbent worker training program at a community college in Pasadena, Texas, hosted an instrumentation training boot camp for Covestro engineers this fall.
According to Jay Culver, incumbent workforce director with LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology (CPET) at San Jacinto College, the boot camp is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
"This approach is aimed at providing hands-on experience, ensuring that the training is not just informative but also immediately applicable in the workplace," he said. "This training initiative highlights the importance of professional development, ensuring engineers remain proficient and adaptable in an ever-evolving industry."
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas.
"Continuous learning is always a priority at Covestro, especially with our skilled training department," said Joe Thierry, reliability training specialist with Covestro. "For current employees, partnerships with colleges can provide opportunities for ongoing education, helping them stay current with the latest industry trends, practices and technologies. Colleges like San Jac also offer specialized training programs tailored to our company’s specific needs, ensuring our employees are well-equipped to handle emerging challenges in the chemical industry space."
CPET is phenomenally equipped with the newest and most relevant technology and equipment — Joe Thierry, reliability training specialist with Covestro.
Covestro engineers spent two days in the CPET facility’s Emerson Instrumentation Labs, which house 16 Emerson Performance Learning Platforms in three custom configurations. They also spent time in the valve and motor control labs. The engineers reviewed instrumentation devices, equipment, scaling calculation, control valves and pressure control.
Covestro engineers enhance skills with hands-on training program
Engineers from Covestro’s rotational engineering program participated in a two-day training at San Jacinto College as part of an instrumentation boot camp. This boot camp builds on students’ knowledge with realworld, hands-on application. Photo by Melissa Trevizo, San Jacinto College.
CPET houses degree programs in process technology, instrumentation, electrical, inspection technology and EHS. The building’s 35 labs and the 8,000-square-foot exterior glycol process unit are all utilized for degree programs and incumbent worker training based on the industry’s needs and desires.
Thierry notes that San Jacinto College plays a crucial role in enhancing Covestro’s workforce. The college’s focus on STEM is aligned with Covestro’s goal of strengthening its employees’ competencies. The partnership is instrumental in enhancing the company’s asset strategies management and the sustainable reliability of its assets.
"CPET is phenomenally equipped with the newest and most relevant technology and equipment," said Thierry. "The institution helps us ensure our employees’ continuous development and growth, which will aid in our retention and attraction of the top talent available. The reasonable training cost at San Jac, coupled with the goal of providing high-quality education and knowledge, helps secure long-term partnerships with the entire industry."
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