Maximizing Asset Value: Maintenance and Asset Management in Oil and Gas Training Course

Introduction

In the capital-intensive oil and gas industry, where assets are often complex, operate in harsh environments, and represent significant investments, effective maintenance and comprehensive asset management are absolutely critical for ensuring operational reliability, safety, and profitability. The ability to extend asset lifespan, minimize downtime, optimize maintenance costs, and ensure regulatory compliance directly impacts an organization's bottom line and its ability to sustain operations in a competitive market. A strategic approach to managing assets throughout their lifecycle is paramount.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of maintenance and asset management principles specifically tailored for the oil and gas sector. From exploring various maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle phases to mastering reliability engineering, integrity management, digital solutions, and performance measurement, you will gain the expertise to optimize asset performance. This empowers you to reduce operational risks, enhance equipment availability, control maintenance spending, and strategically contribute to the long-term value creation and operational excellence of oil and gas assets.

Target Audience

  • Maintenance Managers and Supervisors.
  • Asset Managers and Coordinators.
  • Reliability Engineers and Specialists.
  • Plant Engineers and Technical Support Staff.
  • Operations Managers and Supervisors.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals.
  • Project Engineers involved in Asset Development/Upgrades.
  • CMMS/EAM System Administrators.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of maintenance and asset management.
  • Grasp the various types of maintenance strategies and their application.
  • Analyze the key phases of the asset lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning.
  • Comprehend the importance of reliability engineering and asset integrity management.
  • Evaluate different condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies.
  • Develop practical skills in maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management.
  • Navigate the complexities of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).
  • Formulate robust strategies for optimizing asset performance, reducing costs, and enhancing reliability.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Maintenance and Asset Management
  • Definition of maintenance and asset management.
  • Importance of effective asset management for safety, reliability, and profitability.
  • Overview of the asset lifecycle: concept, design, build, operate, maintain, decommission.
  • Relationship between maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for asset management.
  1. Maintenance Strategies and Philosophies
  • Reactive maintenance (breakdown maintenance).
  • Preventive maintenance (time-based, usage-based).
  • Predictive maintenance (condition-based maintenance - CBM).
  • Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and its principles.
  • Proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
  1. Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM)
  • Asset acquisition and design considerations for maintainability.
  • Installation and commissioning of assets.
  • Operational phase: maximizing uptime and efficiency.
  • Maintenance and repair activities throughout the lifecycle.
  • Decommissioning and abandonment planning.
  1. Reliability Engineering Fundamentals
  • Definition of reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM).
  • Failure patterns and bathtub curve.
  • Reliability metrics: Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures.
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  1. Asset Integrity Management (AIM)
  • Principles of AIM: ensuring fitness-for-purpose throughout asset life.
  • Degradation mechanisms: corrosion, erosion, fatigue, cracking.
  • Inspection planning and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and its role in AIM.
  • Managing aging assets and life extension programs.
  1. Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Technologies
  • Vibration analysis for rotating equipment.
  • Oil analysis and tribology.
  • Infrared thermography (thermal imaging).
  • Ultrasonic testing for leaks and wall thickness.
  • Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA).
  • Data acquisition and interpretation for predictive maintenance.
  1. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
  • Work order management process: identification, planning, scheduling, execution, close-out.
  • Developing detailed job plans and work instructions.
  • Resource leveling and load balancing.
  • Backlog management and optimization.
  • Shutdown, Turnaround, and Outage (STO) planning.
  1. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
  • Functionalities of CMMS/EAM: asset registry, work orders, inventory, purchasing, planning.
  • Implementing and optimizing CMMS/EAM systems.
  • Data integrity and data management in CMMS.
  • Utilizing CMMS for performance tracking and reporting.
  • Integration with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, SCADA).
  1. Spare Parts and Inventory Management
  • Importance of effective spare parts management for maintenance.
  • Inventory classification and optimization techniques.
  • Critical spares identification and stocking strategies.
  • Procurement process for maintenance materials.
  • Warehouse management and logistics for spares.
  1. Digitalization and Future Trends in Asset Management
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for real-time asset data.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for predictive analytics.
  • Digital twins for asset performance optimization.
  • Robotics and automation in maintenance and inspection.
  • Remote monitoring and diagnostics.
  • Impact of energy transition on asset management strategies.
  • Sustainable asset management practices.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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