Drilling Rig Inspection

Introduction

The oil and gas industry has individual operational standards, for Rig Inspection/Audits, Commissioning, Compliance & Acceptance, health, safety and environmental programs. Accurate inspections and planned maintenance are essential to ensure optimum performance of rig’s equipment, to reduce downtime and maintain safety of any personnel.

This GLOMACS training course is mainly focused on the inspection & maintenance procedures required to ensure equipment integrity. Participants will learn how to implement the relevant standards & understand industry requirements to verify the condition of a rig’s equipment & improve safety, thus reducing the number of accidents and protecting the asset.

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

• Independently carry out a basic (visual) rig inspection
• Describe the main inspection criteria for major equipment
• Identify major items that have an impact on the safety and operation of a rig
• Recognize the indicators of the overall condition of a drilling rig
• List the relevant standards (such as API) and their implications for drilling equipment
• Understand the basics of EX equipment installed in hazardous areas
• Evaluate basic maintenance and inspection procedures on the rig to identify compliance with good working practices and industry standards

Training Methodology

This Drilling Rig Inspection Training Course deals with the most common equipment deficiencies and recurring problems. It describes & explains the working principles of major drilling equipment using detailed examples from our technical inspection database.

The training course consists of five days of interactive classroom sessions with ample time for group participation and discussion.

Organisational Impact

The organisational impact will be demonstrated by the employees participating in this training course:

• Enhancement of Employee’s performance and reducing the need for external supervision
• Boosts Employee’s productivity by self-motivation
• Improves Company culture
• Reduces Employee turnover
• Lowers maintenance costs by improving equipment reliability and downtime
• Greatly enhances appreciation of HSSEQ culture and reduces LTA figures
• Improving work attitude and enhancement of productivity

Personal Impact

Upon completion of this training course, participants will gain:

• Improvement of the trainee’s skill sets and knowledge of the job
• Builds confidence in the Trainee’s abilities
• Builds attendees morale and self-confidence.
• Contributes towards a better workplace environment
• Ensures that the attendee will have a better understanding of the critical requirement to maintain equipment integrity
• Better understanding of the certification, rules and regulations required to be adhered to and the need for constant review