At A Glance
Certificate program offering industry-based education and training to students who possess a mechanical mindset.
Students receive hands-on training so they’re well equipped for the natural gas industry.
Graduates will continue to see employment opportunities as 50% of the current workforce is expected to retire in the next five to seven years.
Petroleum mechanics make an average of almost $58,000 a year.
Available at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Tunkhannock.
Welcome to Petroleum & Natural Gas Compressor/Engine Mechanic-Certificate Program
Your Career Starts Here
More About the Program
The Petroleum & Natural Gas Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate gives students hands-on compressed natural gas training.
The certificate program is the first step to a fulfilling career. You can work your way up in the field or continue on in your education, perhaps to earn an associate degree in petroleum and natural gas business administration or technology.
The Course Work
Some of the classes offered include Intro to Petroleum & Natural Gas, Industrial Safety, PNG Handling & Processing and Compressor and Engine mechanics. These courses are offered exclusively at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Tunkhannock, PA.
Tuition for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Compression/Engine Mechanic certificate program is $9,995.
Additional Information
Lackawanna College is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to grant bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, which is designated as a National Accrediting Agency by the U.S. Office of Education.
Q: Does Lackawanna College offer a PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate?
Yes. Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum and Natural Gas at the Tunkhannock Center offers a 21-credit Petroleum & Natural Gas Compressor / Engine Mechanic certificate.
Q: Where is the PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate offered?
The certificate is offered exclusively at the Lackawanna College Tunkhannock Center, the home of the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Q: How long is the PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate?
The certificate is a 21-credit, two-semester program. Approximately half of the credit hours are spent in lab.
Q: How much does the PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate cost?
The program cost is $9,995. 95% of Lackawanna students receive financial aid.
Q: What are the admissions requirements for the PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate?
A high school diploma or GED is required. This is an open-enrollment certificate with rolling admissions; the next cohort begins Fall 2026.
Q: What certifications can you earn in the PNG Compressor/Engine Mechanic certificate?
Students may earn Snap-On Torque Applications and Procedures, Snap-On Mechanical Torque, Snap-On Electronic Torque, and Ariel Compression Basics 2.0 certifications, with First Aid, CPR, and AED also potentially available.