Oil & Gas Operations Troubleshooting

Introduction

Develops systematic troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving operational issues.

Objectives

• Diagnose operational problems
• Apply structured troubleshooting methods
• Reduce downtime
• Improve operational stability

Target Audience

• Operators
• Supervisors
• Operations engineers
• Shift leaders

Course Outline (5 Days)

Day 1: Troubleshooting Fundamentals

• Problem definition
• Data collection
• Symptoms vs causes
• Prioritization

Day 2: Root Cause Analysis

• RCA tools
• Failure analysis
• Verification methods
• Documentation

Day 3: Process Troubleshooting

• Flow issues
• Pressure problems
• Temperature deviations
• Control issues

Day 4: Equipment Troubleshooting

• Pump and compressor issues
• Instrument failures
• Utility disturbances
• Alarm handling

Day 5: Implementation & Learning

• Corrective actions
• Monitoring results
• Lessons learned
• Continuous improvement