Aggreko

Aggreko is a leader in rental power, temperature control, and 100% oil-free compressed air solutions. Aggreko helps customers in many industries improve and safeguard their operations by solving problems, creating opportunities, and reducing risk. In the event of an emergency or planned situation, Aggreko's teams of experts have been meeting critical demands for over 20 years.

The Aggreko SelecTech Program is a cooperative two-year college level education program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology. The Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee, working in close relationship with Aggreko, administers the program activities. The Program is exclusively by and for Aggreko.

Program Purpose

The purpose of the Aggreko SelecTech program is to upgrade the technical competency and professional level of incoming Aggreko service technicians. It will train students to analytically diagnose, service, and maintain equipment serviced by Aggreko using recommended procedures, special tools, and service information. It will provide course content that will enable successful graduates to advance in position after additional experience, and to understand new systems and components as they are introduced.

Program Structure

The two-year, six semester SelecTech program incorporates approximately one-half of the time designated for technical / academic education at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. The remaining time is allocated for on-the-job experience at Aggreko Service Centers. Each block of technical education and general education course work is followed by an immediate internship experience that reinforces the technical education. Each time period is approximately 7 1/2 weeks. It is essential for the success of the program that the students' education at OSU-Okmulgee and internships at Aggreko Service Centers be closely aligned for maximum student learning and retention.

Since considerable time is spent at the Aggreko Service Centers it is a requirement of the program that students have an approved Aggreko sponsorship, which includes the selection and acceptance by an Aggreko Service Center prior to enrollment. The primary responsibility for the Aggreko Service Center is to provide training-related employment for the students during their internships.

All tuition, fees, textbooks, and housing costs are the responsibility of the student. In addition to these costs, the students are required to purchase a prescribed tool set if they do not already have one.

Program Curriculum

Technical training on Aggreko serviced equipment and components include the latest developments in: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance; Diesel Engine Systems; Engine Electronic Systems; Power Generation Systems; York and Trane Chillers; Electric Motors and Motor Controls, Electrical Distribution, Synchronization and Load Sharing, and Diagnostic Procedures. In addition to the technical curriculum, courses will be offered in areas such as Math, Technical Writing, Psychology, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Business and Ethics to provide students with the background necessary for effective communication of ideas and the development of interpersonal skills.