Training activities
• We and our partners DRILNET offer classroom training and on-the-job training for oil companies and their partners’ and subcontractors’ personnel (drilling, production, refinery, HSE, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Focus areas include drilling, exploration, and production (E&P), refining, safety, logistics, and project management.
• Custom training programs are developed to meet client-specific needs. These are based on staff knowledge evaluations and company goals.
• Certifications provided: IWCF, IADC, OPITO, NEBOSH, IOSH, and other internationally recognized qualifications.
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)
• HSE Fundamentals
• Miscellaneous HSE I
• Miscellaneous HSE II
ELECTRICITY
• Basic Electricity
• Electricity-Safety
• Electrical Equipment
• Miscellaneous Electricity
INSTRUMENTATION
• Instrumentation I
• Instrumentation II
• Valves and Auxiliaries
• Documentation, Standards, and Symbols
MECHANICS
• Mechanics I
• Mechanics II (Static Equipment and Heat Transfer)
• Mechanics III (Centrifugal Pumps and Compressors)
• Mechanics IV (Centrifugal Pumps II and Other Pumps)
• Mechanics V (Generators, Turbines, and Motor Machines)
• Mechanics VI (Gas Turbines)
• Mechanics VII (Vibration and Alignment)
• Mechanics VIII (Filters and Lubrication)
• Mechanics IX (Technical Drawing)
• (DRILLING) Hydraulics
PRODUCTION
• Wells
• Wire-line & Gas-lift
• Optimized Well Control
• Separators
REFINING
• Basic Knowledge
• Dynamic Equipment I
• Dynamic Equipment II
• Heat Transfer I
• Heat Transfer II
• Instrumentation and Control I
• Instrumentation and Control II
• Advanced Control Systems I
• Advanced Control Systems II
• Work Permits and Gas Measurement I
• Work Permits and Gas Measurement II
• Refining Units I
• Refining Units II
• Procedure Writing
• Utilities
• Storage
DRILLING
• Surface Worker Training
• Floorman
• Derrickman
• Assistant Driller
• Driller
• Drilling Engineer
• Well Testing
GEOPHYSICS
• Geophysics Level I
• Geophysics Level II
MATERIAL BALANCE
• Applied Calculations in Industrial Processes
SUPPLY CHAIN
• Stock and Supply Management
• Purchasing and Supplier Evaluation
• Optimizing Vehicle Fleet Management
• Buyer Practices
• Supplier Accounting
• Drafting Specifications
• Equipment Tracking System
HUMAN RESOURCES
• Social Audit
• Labor Law and Personnel Management
• Workforce and Skills Planning
• Recruitment Process
• Training Plan
• Temporary Staff Management
• Managing Employment Contract Terminations
• Documentation Center Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Administrative Law
ELECTRICITY
• Embedded Electronics for Machinery
MECHANICS
• Hydraulics
• Optimizing Maintenance Scheduling and Planning
Key Achievements
1. Major Clients:
• Collaborations with companies such as Schlumberger, Total, Gaz de France, Sonatrach, ADCO, and ENI.
• Training conducted for drilling personnel, engineers, and supervisors in multiple countries.
2. Training Centers:
• Established and operated training centers, including simulator installations, courses delivery, and trainer certifications.
• Example: Development of a well control training center in Ploiesti University, Romania.
3. Programs Delivered:
• Drilling Fluids and Cement Courses for ENI engineers in Italy.
• IWCF Well Control Courses delivered globally, e.g., in Abu Dhabi, Romania, and Algeria.
• Special coaching programs for Drilling Supervisors and Fluids Supervisors.
4. On-the-Job Training:
• Practical training sessions conducted on rigs or client sites, focusing on drilling practices, operational supervision, and technical expertise.
Example Training Programs
1. Drilling Contractor Personnel Training
• Roles: Roughneck, Derrickman, Assistant Driller, Driller.
• Training Methodology:
• Theoretical training in classrooms.
• Practical workshops for handling equipment.
• On-site training with DRILNET mentors.
• Duration varies:
• Roughneck: 4–5 weeks.
• Derrickman: 5–6 weeks.
• Assistant Driller: 6 weeks.
• Driller: 6 weeks.
2. Drilling Supervisors Training
• Step-by-step progression:
• Initial phase: Rig experience as Roughneck or Assistant Driller.
• Intermediate phase: Trainee Drilling Supervisor on site.
• Final phase: Night Drilling Supervisor.
• Rigorous evaluation and mentorship throughout the training phases.
3. Drilling Fluids Supervisors Training
• Objective: Equip trainees with expertise in mud and cement analysis, operations, and collaboration with specialists.
• Pre-requisites: Basic drilling knowledge and physics/chemistry understanding.
• Structure:
• Basic Drilling Training (BDT) and Basic Fluids & Cements (BFC) courses.
• Advanced modules on topics like waste management, borehole instability, mud logging, etc.
Global Collaborations
1. Projects with Major Companies:
• Schlumberger, Sonatrach, Halliburton, Total, and others.
• Training provided in regions like France, Algeria, UAE, Romania, and Congo.
2. Special Programs:
• IWCF Well Control Training for SNPC in Congo, FORASERV in Gabon, and others.
• Development of customized training schedules for OMV-PETROM (Romania), TNK-BP (Russia), and RST Global Solutions (Singapore).
3. Tailored Courses:
• Training in niche areas such as fishing techniques, tubular design, safety lifting operations, and stuck pipe prevention.
Training Methods and Organization
• Blended Approach:
• 25% classroom theory and 75% on-site operational training.
• Coaching Model:
• Local and itinerant coaches guide trainees, ensuring theoretical and practical knowledge development.
• Progressive delegation to trainees in operational roles to build self-sufficiency.
• Evaluation Process:
• Comprehensive assessments via quizzes and practical observations to tailor training to skill levels.
Certifications and Standards
• Courses and certifications adhere to international standards, including IWCF, IADC/WELLCAP, NEBOSH, STCW 95, and others.
