Diesel Technology Program Meets Growing Oil & Gas Industry Demands

In conjunction with the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), construction and excavating equipment manufacturer Komatsu has entered into an educational partnership for a two-year diesel technology program.As demand for energy in a booming oil and gas industry increases, so does the demand for diesel technicians. Located in Wahpeton, N.D., NDSCS’s general diesel program offers students hands-on learning to service equipment from various manufacturers — engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems found on trucks, agricultural and industrial equipment.General training includes a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experience through internships with equipment manufacturers. In this case, students