Cutting-edge learning facilities

The Mathison Drilling simulatorMathison Drilling and Geoscience Lab Suite

Equipped with a one-of-a-kind drilling simulator, you’ll have a chance to use advanced software and 3D graphics to create immersive visualizations of downhole drilling dynamics as part of our Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Engineering Technology programs.

You can also train on another prominent component, a Digital CTS 5000 Coil Tubing simulator that allows students to apply their knowledge to situations they will experience in industry. This and other innovative training equipment allow us to run alongside the industry as new technologies emerge, helping to ensure a steady stream of tech-savvy graduates who are well-versed in the most current oil sands and SAGD processes.

The Mathison Drilling and Geoscience Lab Suite includes a drilling simulator, a coil tubing simulator and more production-related equipment.

Inside the Rance Fisher Wellsite Production labRance Fisher Wellsite Production Education Centre

The Rance Fisher Wells Production Education Centre is a state-of-the-art training facility used by MacPhail School of Energy students across multiple programs and many of our industrial clients.

In addition to extensive drilling, service, processing and control equipment, the wellsite is home to a modern 37-seat classroom where you will learn about all aspects of wellsite production and best practices.

Programs

Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering

Credential type  Degree   International applicants  International applicants accepted   Program length  2 years

Learn all aspects of the upstream petroleum industry, including exploration and economic analysis. Designed for students with technical degrees or diplomas. Prior education and experience is required.

Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering

Energy Asset Management

Credential type  Diploma   International applicants  International applicants accepted   Program length  2 years

Study the business side of the energy industry to prepare for a career in mineral and surface land management, well asset management or operations accounting.

Energy Asset Management

Land Analyst

Credential type  Certificate   International applicants  Not open to international applicants   Program length  1 year

Coordinate and act as a liaison between corporations, land owners, regulators and government departments using skills developed through hands-on learning.

Land Analyst

Petroleum Engineering Technology

Credential type  Diploma   International applicants  International applicants accepted   Program length  2 years

Study all areas of the upstream petroleum industry, from exploration and drilling to field operations and economic analysis, for a career in oil and gas production.

Petroleum Engineering Technology

Petroleum Land Administration

Credential type  Certificate   International applicants  Not open to international applicants  Program length  15 weeks

Petroleum Land Administration provides niche training for those looking for employment in the energy asset management field.

Petroleum Land Administration

Contact us

MacPhail School of Energy

KA440, Johnson-Cobbe Energy Centre, SAIT Main Campus

403.284.8451 403.284.8262 (fax) macphail.students@sait.ca