Program Overview

Introduction to the Mining and Petroleum Training Service

The University of Alaska established the Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS) in 1979 to deliver training, development, and consulting services to the resource industries of Alaska. Since its inception, MAPTS has trained over 100,000 individuals and has offices in Soldotna and Anchorage, serving the entire state.

Program Overview

MAPTS has conducted resource industry training and worker certification for 45 years. The current focus areas include:

• IADC WellSharp Certification
• Mine Safety and Health Training, parts 46 & 48
• Hard skills training for underground and surface mine operations

In addition to these focus areas, MAPTS provides customized employment training for a variety of employers and agencies in the resource industries, as well as professional training, development, and consulting services.

Client Base

MAPTS clients include a diverse range of organizations, such as:

• Alaska mining and petroleum companies
• Federal, state, and municipal agencies
• Alaska Native corporations
• Environmental firms
• Industrial health and safety organizations Some notable clients include:
  • ASRC Energy Services
  • Alaska Department of Natural Resources
  • Alaska Department of Transportation
  • Alaska Department of Education
  • Alaska EXCEL
  • Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
  • Alaska Department of Labor
  • All American Oilfield
  • Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
  • Anchorage School District
  • BP Alaska
  • Brice, Inc.
  • CMI
  • Calista Corporation
  • Conam
  • ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
  • Chevron USA
  • Coeur Kensington Mine
  • Donlin Gold
  • Doyon Limited
  • Doyon Drilling Inc.
  • ExxonMobil
  • Granite Construction
  • Hecla Greens Creek Mine
  • Halliburton
  • Marathon Oil Company
  • NC Machinery
  • NANA
  • Nabors Alaska Drilling
  • Nordic Calista Services
  • Teck Resources
  • Red Dog Mine
  • Round Mountain Gold
  • Schlumberger Oilfield Services
  • Shell Western Exploration and Production
  • Northern Star LLC
  • Pogo Mine
  • Petro Marine
  • Southwest Alaska Vocational and Education Center
  • Tanana Chiefs Conference
  • U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • U.S. Corps of Engineers
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Numerous public safety and service agencies International clients include:
  • Coastal Araba
  • Marathon Upstream Sakhalin Services, Ltd.
  • Yukon College, Whitehorse, Yukon

Instructors and Mission

MAPTS instructors each have decades of experience working in their field of expertise. The organization's mission is to provide timely and professional training to individuals in the resource industries, business, and government, with the purpose of putting Alaskans to work in Alaska jobs.

Program Structure

MAPTS is a statewide program under the umbrella of the Community & Technical College at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).