An Intensive 5-day Training Course
SIMOPS: Simultaneous Operations System for the Oil & Gas Industry
Ensuring Safe Coordination of High-Risk Activities in Oil & Gas Operations through SIMOPS Mastery
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INTRODUCTION
The SIMOPS Course – Simultaneous Operations System for the Oil & Gas Industry – provides professionals with the essential knowledge and practical tools to manage concurrent activities that pose risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment. In oil and gas operations, simultaneous activities such as construction, commissioning, or maintenance often occur in live facilities—whether onshore or offshore—making effective coordination and risk mitigation a critical safety priority.
This SIMOPS Training Course addresses the planning, communication, and hazard assessment strategies required for managing high-risk operations happening in the same physical space. Participants will examine the steps involved in SIMOPS planning for offshore subsea production, onshore terminals, and processing plants undergoing expansion or major upgrades.
Through case studies, group exercises, and real-world scenarios, the SIMOPS for Oil & Gas Industry Course offers insights into preventing operational conflicts and ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted project execution.
Key areas include:
- Identification of risks and safety impacts in simultaneous operations
- Mitigation planning for high-risk activities occurring concurrently
- Coordination of construction, commissioning, and maintenance phases
- Effective communication and role assignment during SIMOPS
- Avoidance of delays, incidents, or disruptions to ongoing operations
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this SIMOPS Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Apply effective planning techniques for managing simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
- Organize and oversee safe coordination of onshore and offshore activities
- Evaluate hazards and implement control measures in live process environments
- Understand and enforce procedural guidelines for executing SIMOPS safely
- Promote cross-functional teamwork and clarify stakeholder responsibilities
- Respond flexibly to changing operational conditions and emergent risks
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This SIMOPS for Oil & Gas Industry Course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in managing or supporting operations in live facilities, including:
- Plant Engineers and Project Engineers
- Operations and Production Team Leaders
- Reliability and Integrity Engineers and Supervisors
- Technical Staff Responsible for Asset Maintenance and Risk Monitoring
- Shutdown and Turnaround Supervisors
- Maintenance Planners and Coordinators
Professionals tasked with ensuring continuity and safety during overlapping operations will benefit significantly from this training.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This SIMOPS Training Course incorporates an engaging mix of formal presentations, technical demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Learning will be reinforced through:
- Real-life case studies and industry best practices
- Worked examples addressing practical SIMOPS challenges
- Group exercises that simulate coordination and decision-making in dynamic environments
- Open forums for experience-sharing and problem-solving
Participants will gain both the technical understanding and the confidence to manage simultaneous operations in high-risk settings effectively.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The SIMOPS Course equips professionals with the practical knowledge and risk management skills needed to handle simultaneous operations in the oil and gas industry. Whether dealing with onshore terminal expansions or offshore platform upgrades, participants will learn how to assess hazards, coordinate multiple teams, and implement safety protocols that reduce the risk of operational conflicts.
Key takeaways include:
- Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation techniques for SIMOPS
- Strong understanding of team roles, communication flows, and safety responsibilities
- Practical skills to ensure safe execution of overlapping operations
- Best practices for organizing and managing cross-functional SIMOPS teams
This EuroMaTech training course empowers professionals to contribute to safer, more efficient operations in complex oil and gas environments.
TRAINING 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
- Workshop: 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
- Workshop: 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
- Workshop: 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
- Workshop: 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
- Workshop: Case Studies & Worked Examples
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Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
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