Gain the skills and experience for a rewarding career at San Juan College’s School of Energy. Our 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility offers flexible online and in-person training with hands-on learning. Prepare for success in the energy industry through innovative, industry-focused programs in Instrumentation and Controls, Occupational Safety, and Industrial Maintenance.
School of Energy Degree and Certificate Programs
Learn the knowledge and skills of production processes and equipment operations. Earn your associate degree in advanced petroleum production operations to further your career.
Our eight-week commercial driver’s license program will equip you to pass the three-part CDL exam. You will learn in an online setting as well as in a truck on the training course and the highway. We also offer refresher and Class B programs.
Start your career in construction safety with San Juan College’s 100% online programs. The 1-year Commercial Construction Safety Certificate provides essential OSHA training and safety skills with flexibility for working professionals. For a more in-depth path, the 2-year AAS degree in Commercial Construction safety builds on safety standards and regulations to prepare you for success.
This certificate is designed to provide specialized knowledge both for technically oriented students seeking entry level positions in the energy industry as well as support personnel currently working in or desiring a career in supportive roles within the energy industry.
Energy Production Foundations Certificate
Learn to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of automatically controlled processes, such as electronic or pneumatic systems. Earn an associate degree or certificate to work alongside a team of engineers to develop and maintain these systems in a safe environment.
Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technology Certificate
Perform maintenance checks and repairs on large machines at plants and factories. Earn an associate degree or certificate to work in diverse industries that rely on machinery to function, such as manufacturing, environmental control, and water treatment.
Process operators are employed by water treatment, wastewater treatment facilities, and plants and factories that produce electricity, natural gas, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and various consumer products. Your associate degree or certificate will prepare you for an entry-level position in this career.
The School of Energy provides multiple training programs to support the professional development of workers. We provide industrial safety training (including OSHA training) workforce training, and seminars on tribal energy management.
Learn the knowledge and skills to safely use and maintain gas compression equipment. Through our associate degree or certificate program, you’ll be prepared to find a job in the energy industry.
Start building your career in safety with San Juan College’s 100% online Occupational Safety programs. The 1-year Certificate covers essential skills like hazard communication and emergency readiness, while the 2-year AAS degree offers advanced safety training designed for career growth. With the AAS and a year of experience, graduates are eligible to sit for the ASP Certification exam.
This program provides students with a focused study of the tribal energy business, management, and leadership. With an associate degree or certificate, you will be prepared to make decisions about energy resources, learn about tribal issues, and work in the industry on tribal lands.
The Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy & Sustainability
With a history of innovation, industry collaboration and highly skilled, in-demand graduates, San Juan College will study various emerging technologies that show the most promise to our area, to New Mexico and to our nation.
Dugan Museum
Discover the extraordinary at the Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology, housed within the San Juan College School of Energy. Explore the world's most comprehensive collection of fossils and minerals in the Four Corners region, and don't miss the exciting new exhibit showcasing prehistoric wonders from the San Juan Basin area. Plan your visit today and uncover the wonders of Earth's ancient history!
