Oil & Gas Production for Non Technical Managers

About

Oil & Gas Production for Non Technical Managers is a two day fundamentals level course for non technical staff who work in the Oil and Gas Industry.

If you’re new to the field or just need a better understanding of oil & gas concepts and terminology, Oil & Gas Production for Non Technical Managers is the perfect course for you. The course has been specifically designed to provide you with a clear understanding of Oil & Gas production, common equipment, technologies & processes, all in a simple and easy to understand manner.

“Howard was amazing to listen to – he is a really good speaker and I enjoyed his personal views that he added, really enjoyable!” - Eva Maxwell, Admin, Maritime NZ - attended in March 2012


Key Learning Objectives

On completion of the course delegates shall have a basic understanding of:

  • Offshore installations
  • Oil separation process
  • Gas compression process
  • Utilities
  • Refining process

Who Should Attend?

Any non technical managers who are looking to get an understanding of oil & gas processes including, but not limited to:

  • New staff, recent recruits or graduates working in the Oil & Gas industry
  • Experts or consultants working on a temporary basis in the industry
  • Suppliers or customers wanting to gain a upstream or downstream knowledge
  • Sales and marketing professionals wishing to gain an understanding of Oil & Gas

“Howard is a fantastic presenter – entertaining and informative, great stories, sense of humour, not at all “dry” like I thought it might be!! In my role I frequently come across “silo-ed” visions and issues; Howard’s holistic approach enabled me to put the pieces together and have the “penny drop” on previous verbal and written communications that went over my head. I would definitely recommend the course for all non-technical staff.”

Kelly Hopkinson, NZ Asset Management - Technical Coordinator - attended this course in March 2012.

Training Methodology

This intensive 2-day training course will combine tutorial sessions and case studies with interactive learning exercises. All attendees will be provided with a workbook and a certificate of completion.

Outline

Introduction

  • History of oil industry
  • Why do we need oil?

Types of Structures Offshore

  • Floating installations
  • Fixed platforms

Life Support Offshore

  • Accommodation
  • Safety case
  • Safety critical equipment
  • Utilities

Oil and Gas Process

  • Wellheads / Subsea template
  • 3 phase separation
  • Produced water treatment
  • Water injection
  • Gas compression
  • Gas treatment
  • Oil and gas export
  • Power Generation
  • Utilities

Oil Production and the Environment

  • Over board discharge
  • Flare
  • Fuel emissions
  • Energy and efficiency

Facilitator

Howard Thomas

Howard began his career in the oil and gas industry in 1989 when he successfully completed a 1st class honours degree atNewcastleUniversityin Chemical & Process Engineering. Howard has to admit that he quit University after two years, fed up of mathematics and not enough practical experience, he worked as an operator with Dow Chemicals in Germany, before returning to finish the degree.

He worked with Exxon Chemicals Olefins Inc. specialising in plant optimisation before moving on to hold further positions at Altra Consultants in1996 and Real Time Engineering in 1998, before starting his own company TAM Consultants in 2002.

In July 2006 Howard bought into Performance Improvements (PI), to continue providing engineering consultancy and engineering solutions to the international oil and gas industry. In 2009 Performance Improvements (PI) was acquired by AMEC Plc. And Howard was asked to expand the business internationally by relocating toAustraliaand opening a branch of PI down under.

Boasting some 23 years Process Operations experience, 14 years consultancy experience and 8 years as a Company Director.  Howard is a Chartered Engineer and member of the MIChemE. Howard has worked on countless hydrocarbon installations all over the world, both on and offshore; from upstream oil and gas to petrochemical and chemical processing. Howard is a rare combination of a multi-disciplinary Performance Improvement Specialist with a strong commercial understanding of the hydrocarbon industries.

Howard Thomas is also facilitating:

In-house Training

Do you have a number of staff who would benefit from this course? Find out more about running Oil & Gas Production for Non Technical Managers, in-house at your organisation or ask us about our team training discounts:

Contact Lone M Tapp (Director, Bright*Star Training) on 09 912 3610 or fill in the form below.

DatesLocationEarly bird price*Standard price 
11 - 12 JulyNew Plymouth$1895 + GST
(EB Date: 23 May)		$2095 + GSTRegister

* Early bird price available when you register and pay before the dates listed.