OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE – OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Maximizing Efficiency, Reliability, and Safety in Oil & Gas Processing Operations
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 07 – 11 Dec 2026 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Oil and gas processing facilities operate under intense technical, safety, and environmental pressures. Ensuring the smooth operation and effective maintenance of such facilities is crucial for production continuity, asset longevity, and safety compliance. This course is designed to empower operations and maintenance personnel with practical knowledge to run processing units efficiently while minimizing downtime and maintaining the highest safety standards.
Over five days, participants will gain a deep understanding of processing plant operations, maintenance strategies, safety systems, equipment troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Real-world case studies and exercises ensure participants walk away with hands-on insights applicable to both upstream and downstream oil & gas environments.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand key processes and equipment used in oil and gas processing facilities
• Apply effective operations management and maintenance practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve common plant and equipment failures
• Enhance safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across operations
• Optimize maintenance planning, inspection, and asset care strategies
Key Benefits of Attending
• To improve operational reliability and reduce unplanned shutdowns
• To gain hands-on knowledge of equipment used in oil and gas plants
• To build stronger coordination between operations and maintenance teams
• To reduce operational risk while improving asset utilization
• To align maintenance strategies with production goals and safety standards
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Plant operators and process technicians
• Maintenance engineers and supervisors
• Reliability and asset integrity engineers
• Field service technicians and instrumentation professionals
• HSE, inspection, and plant operations managers in oil & gas
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Technical understanding of processing systems and major equipment
• Maintenance planning, condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis
• Risk-based inspection and preventive maintenance
• Root cause analysis for plant failures
• Communication and collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Enhanced facility uptime and asset performance
• Improved safety culture and emergency preparedness
• Reduced maintenance costs and production losses
• Standardized maintenance and operating procedures
• Better compliance with international standards and local regulations
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings: Process plant operations, maintenance systems, and industry best practices
• Case Studies: Equipment failures, shutdowns, and maintenance turnarounds
• Workshops: Troubleshooting, maintenance scheduling, and safety systems analysis
• Peer Exchange: Group problem-solving and experience sharing
• Tools: Maintenance checklists, inspection templates, CMMS examples, and RCA frameworks
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Oil & Gas Processing Operations
- Module 1: Overview of Oil and Gas Processing Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
• Separation, dehydration, compression, gas sweetening, and storage - Module 2: Key Equipment and Operating Principles (09:45 – 11:15)
• Vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and instrumentation - Module 3: Workshop – Process Flow Diagram (PFD) Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Understanding plant layout and critical paths - Module 4: Roles and Responsibilities of Operations & Maintenance Teams (02:00 – 03:30)
• Interface management and coordination practices
Day 2: Equipment Maintenance and Reliability
- Module 5: Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based Maintenance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Techniques, advantages, and selection criteria - Module 6: Equipment Failure Modes and Troubleshooting (09:45 – 11:15)
• Pumps, compressors, valves, and rotating equipment - Module 7: Workshop – Maintenance Strategy Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Developing a schedule based on criticality and history - Module 8: Spare Parts Management and CMMS (02:00 – 03:30)
• Inventory optimization and software tools
Day 3: Process Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Module 9: Process Safety Fundamentals (07:30 – 09:30)
• Layers of protection, HAZOP, and safety barriers - Module 10: Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Control Systems (09:45 – 11:15)
• ESD valves, logic systems, and instrumentation - Module 11: Workshop – Analyzing a Plant Safety Incident (11:30 – 01:00)
• Root cause and lessons learned - Module 12: Permit to Work (PTW) and Safety Procedures (02:00 – 03:30)
• Lockout-tagout, hot work, and confined space entry
Day 4: Asset Integrity and Inspection Techniques
- Module 13: Mechanical Integrity and RBI (07:30 – 09:30)
• Inspection strategies for pressure vessels and piping - Module 14: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Monitoring Tools (09:45 – 11:15)
• Ultrasonic, radiographic, vibration, and thermographic techniques - Module 15: Workshop – Interpreting Inspection Reports (11:30 – 01:00)
• Making maintenance decisions from inspection data - Module 16: Corrosion Management in Oil & Gas Facilities (02:00 – 03:30)
• Types, causes, and mitigation techniques
Day 5: Optimization and Performance Improvement
- Module 17: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Maintenance Metrics (07:30 – 09:30)
• MTBF, OEE, downtime analysis, and availability - Module 18: Continuous Improvement in Operations (09:45 – 11:15)
• Lean maintenance, RCA, and Six Sigma principles - Module 19: Workshop – Developing a Facility Optimization Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identifying performance improvement areas - Module 20: Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Review, action plans, and participant presentations
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Operations and Maintenance – Oil and Gas Processing Facilities, validating their expertise in managing safe, efficient, and reliable operations across oil and gas production environments.