Certified Oil and Gas Maintenance Engineer

Why Select this Training Course?

The oil and gas industry demands the highest standards of reliability and maintenance excellence to ensure safety, efficiency, and profitability. This comprehensive certification course is developed to produce top-tier maintenance engineers equipped to meet the complex challenges posed by one of the world’s most demanding and dynamic industrial sectors.

How does maintenance enhance excellence in oil and gas?

Focused on delivering sustainable solutions, this course will address how cutting-edge maintenance practices can mitigate operational risks, maximise up-time and contribute to the smooth functioning of the industry’s particularly complex and capital-intensive operations.

How does new tech impact oil and gas infrastructure maintenance?

This course spotlights the application of the latest technologies — from predictive analytics and IoT to robotics and AI — that redefine maintenance strategies, ensuring that engineers stay ahead of the curve with tools that facilitate intelligent decision-making and efficient operational management.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Maintenance Engineers and Managers in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Reliability Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Plant Engineers
• Inspection and Quality Control Professionals
• Production Engineers
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
• Anyone aspiring to become a maintenance engineer within the oil and gas sector

What are the Course Objectives?

At the end of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the complexities of oil and gas industry maintenance.
• Develop and apply effective maintenance strategies.
• Apply the latest technologies for maintenance improvement.
• Ensure that their maintenance work complies with international health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Apply best practices and use the tools and techniques for enhanced asset life.

How will this course be presented?

The course will be given through classroom lectures, sharing of experiences, and real-life case studies.

Expert presentations on core topics Group workshops and discussions.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Maintenance Economics and Life Cycle Costing

• Principles of economic analysis for maintenance decision making.
• Implementing life cycle costing models in maintenance.
• Cost-benefit analysis for maintenance investments and projects.
• Optimisation of maintenance budgets to get high ROI.
• Impact of maintenance on asset depreciation and residual value.
• TCO calculations. Maintenance and asset lifecycle extension.
• How to use scenario planning and sensitivity analysis in maintenance.
• Financial performance evaluation of maintenance strategies.

Module 2: Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• HSE legal frameworks and regulations in the oil and gas industry.
• Maintenance and its role in risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Safety Management System. Environmental compliance and maintenance.
• Waste reduction and pollution prevention during maintenance.
• Best practices in Emergency Response and Crisis Management.

Module 3: Asset Integrity and Reliability Engineering

• Asset Integrity Management (AIM) in maintenance in the oil and gas industry.
• Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) in the oil and gas industry.
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and strategies for maintenance.
• Corrosion: management and control system.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent equipment failure.
• Reliability, statistical analysis tools and software.
• Applications of advanced diagnostic technologies for equipment health monitoring.
• Material selection and preservation in the challenging operating environment.
• Management of change in the introduction of AIM and RCM.
• Development and use of asset integrity KPIs and scorecards.
• 3D scanning and modelling.
• The application of 3D scanning and modelling.
• Upkeep and verification of safety-critical elements.

Module 4: Advanced Predictive Maintenance Techniques

• Predictive maintenance’s role in uptime and performance.
• Vibration analysis and condition monitoring techniques.
• Thermography and ultrasonic testing as predictive tools.
• Using non-invasive inspection methods for predictive maintenance.
• Lubrication analysis and management.
• Data analytics in predictive maintenance strategies.
• Internet of Things (IoT) applications for asset monitoring.
• Advanced sensor technology and real-time data capture.
• Predictive maintenance reporting and implementation.

Module 5: Shutdown and Turnaround Management

• Planning and executing efficient turnaround projects.
• Shutdown management best practices.
• Resource and contractor management during shutdowns.
• Critical path method (CPM) for turnaround projects.
• Reviewing and learning from shutdown and turnaround execution.

Module 6: Robotics and Automation in Maintenance

• Utilisation of drones for inspection in inaccessible areas.
• Implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in routine maintenance.
• Employment of autonomous robots for inspection and data collection.
• Enhancing human-robot collaboration for optimised maintenance workflows.

Module 7: Digitalisation and Data in Maintenance

• Leveraging Big Data for maintenance optimisation.
• Data-driven decision-making processes.
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for remote asset monitoring.
• Cyber-physical systems in maintenance operations.
• Digital twin technology for virtual asset management.
• Data security and integrity in the digital maintenance environment.
• Cloud-based maintenance information systems.
• Machine Learning and AI in predictive analytics.

Module 8: Offshore Maintenance Strategies and Challenges

• Unique aspects of offshore maintenance requirements.
• Subsea systems maintenance techniques.
• Corrosion protection and materials technology for offshore environments.
• Remote operational technologies for offshore maintenance.
• Navigating logistical challenges in offshore maintenance.
• Emergency response and safety considerations in offshore operations.
• Specialised equipment and tooling for offshore maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring offshore maintenance complies with maritime law.
• Decommissioning: strategies and execution.

Module 9: Strategic Maintenance and Operations Integration

• The strategic alignment between maintenance and operations.
• Developing cross-functional teams for operational continuity.
• Asset management frameworks integrating operations and maintenance.
• Resource planning and capacity management.
• Lifecycle cost analysis for maintenance decision-making.
• Management of operational data for maintenance insights.
• Building resilient supply chains supporting maintenance activities.
• Application of Operations Research in maintenance planning.
• Quality management systems in maintenance and operations.
• Technology integration for seamless operations.
• Organisational change management for maintenance optimisation.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.

Module 10: Sustainable Maintenance and Environmental Management

• Environmental impact assessment in maintenance activities.
• Sustainable materials and resource management.
• Incorporating renewable energy sources into maintenance operations.