Simultaneous Operations System (SIMOPS) for the Oil & Gas Industry

Course Overview

This course is designed to implementing SIMOPS plans for organization onshore and  offshore projects that is ensure that operational complexity, enhanced level of risks and environmental issues are properly addressed during detailed design and all subsequent phases that include constructional, commissioning, and operational activities on the project.

The participant will be able to :

·       Apply the technique the simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)  effectively

·       Recognizing the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved

·       Identify and assess of the hazards and risks involved in SIMOPS

·       Understand Risk management and control works

·       Ability to analyze both onshore and offshore operations

Duration

 5 days

Who Should Attend

·       Team Leaders

·       Supervisors

·       Project Engineers

·       Plant Engineers

·       Process Engineer

·       Technical Engineer

·       Operations Engineer

Course Outline

Day 1 - Principles and Organization of SIMOPS

·       Where and When we need SIMOPS?

·       Work Identification Plans & Communication to avoid Accidents

·       Meeting Organization, Flow of Information and Field Schedule (Gantt Chart etc.)

·       Documentation on Interface Control and Tracking & Monitoring

·       Management of Change (MOC) during Commissioning & Start-Up

·       SIMOPS & HSE: Leaks, Fires & Explosion Protection

·       Case Studies & Worked Examples

Day 2 - SIMOPS Risk Management and Control Work

·       Hazard Identification & Risk Calculation: Quantitative Approach

·       Agreement on Risk Assessment Methodology (Risk Matrix)

·       Risk Management Process: Risk Mitigation Measures

·       Establishing ALARP for Particular Operations & Maintenance Procedures

·       High Risk & Focus Areas: Enclosed Space & Hot Work

·       Permit to Work (PTW) Management System & Procedures

·       Case Studies & Worked Examples

Day 3 - SIMOPS Roles, Responsibilities & Competence

·       Matrix of Responsible Personnel (RASCI) involved in SIMOPS

·       Site Project Manager

·       HSE Manager: Emergency Response Procedure (ERP)

·       SIMOPS Operations Leader (SOL)

·       Installation, Commissioning and Startup Manager

·       Task Supervisor

·       Case Studies & Worked Examples

Day 4 - SIMOPS in On-Shore Oil & Gas Industry

·       SIMOPS On-Shore Elements & Operations Related to Safety

·       Onshore Process Plants and Storage Terminals: Challenges

·       Oil Pumping Stations and Gas Compressor Stations: Safety Issues

·       SIMOPS in Construction, Commissioning & Start Up of Plants & Pipelines

·       Oil & Gas Transfer: Filling and Emptying Tanks

·       Leaks, Fires & Explosion Protection

·       Case Studies & Worked Examples

Day 5 - SIMOPS in Off-Shore Oil & Gas Industry

·       SIMOPS Related to Port Operations & Marine Oil & Gas Terminals

·       Platform Operations: Fixed & Floating Units

·       FPSO & TLP Operations: Topside Facilities: Gas Train & Oil Train Safety

·       SIMOPS Related to Ship DP Operations

·       Subsea Operations & Piping Systems Hazards

·       Marine Pollution Accidents & Environmental Protections Aspects

·       Case Studies & Worked Examples