Lubrizol Partners with San Jacinto College to Develop Industry-Ready Workforce
The incumbent worker training program at the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology at San Jacinto College hosted an engineering boot camp for Lubrizol engineers in March.
According to Jay Culver, incumbent workforce director at CPET, the boot camp serves a critical industry need.
"Our engineering boot camps are designed to connect academic concepts with real-world applications," said Culver. "By combining classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences, we create an environment where engineers can develop practical skills they can implement immediately upon returning to their facilities.”
Lubrizol Corporation is a global specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers in the transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. The company's products and technologies include additives for lubricants and fuels, specialty chemicals for industrial applications, and performance materials for consumer products.
Ongoing training and development are crucial for maintaining a skilled workforce. Collaborating with educational institutions like San Jac helps Lubrizol ensure that its workforce has the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
The partnership also creates continuous learning opportunities for existing employees, helping them advance their careers while staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.
“Experiences at San Jacinto College provide Lubrizol employees with access to new technologies, innovative solutions, and fresh perspectives that can be beneficial for the company's growth and competitiveness,” said Foster.
Lubrizol engineers spent two days at CPET reviewing instrumentation devices, equipment, scaling calculation, control valves, and pressure control.
CPET houses degree programs in process technology, instrumentation, electrical, inspection technology, and environmental health and safety. 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.
"The San Jacinto College team has been great to work with," said Foster. "They provide
high-quality training sessions that are often customized to meet the specific needs
and requests of our local production facilities."
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About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today,
and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris
County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than
1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving
the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution
that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately
45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and
certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer
to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding
bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s. San Jacinto College is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
