COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of Supervision of Gas Plant Operation. It covers the importance and the basic operations of a gas plant including the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor; the basic safety procedures and identification of gas common plant equipment in a gas plant; the types of gases processed and their uses; the plant layout and flow diagrams and advanced safety procedures; identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in a gas plant; developing effective emergency response plans; and handling and storing hazardous materials safely. 

Further, the course will also discuss the personal protective equipment (PPE) and fire safety and prevention; the gas processing cycle and gas processing techniques including separation, compression, dehydration and sweetening; monitoring and controlling the quality of gas produced; managing and disposing waste products; using meters and other measurement devices in the plant; the techniques for improving the performance and efficiency of a gas plant; and the routine maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and major maintenance and overhaul. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the legal and environmental compliance, permit to work systems and proper documentation and record-keeping; the leadership skills, communication and teamwork; the techniques for resolving conflicts among team members; training and developing staff; and the Lean and Six Sigma for continual improvement.