Course Details

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the Role of Wellsite Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key responsibilities of wellsite supervisors, from planning through to execution and post-operation assessments.
2. Develop Leadership and Communication Skills: Learn how to effectively lead diverse teams and ensure efficient communication among stakeholders, contractors, and service providers.
3. Manage Safety and Risk on the Wellsite: Master essential HSE practices to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment, with a focus on compliance and emergency response procedures.
4. Coordinate Drilling and Completion Operations: Understand the critical aspects of drilling, casing, cementing, and completion activities, ensuring smooth execution at the wellsite.
5. Optimize Wellsite Performance: Learn how to monitor and evaluate wellsite performance, troubleshoot operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to ensure efficiency and productivity.
6. Leverage Technology and Emerging Trends: Explore new technologies and innovations in wellsite management, such as digital tools and automation, to enhance operations and improve decision-making.

Content

COURSE PROGRAM:

Day 1: Introduction to Wellsite Management

• Overview of Wellsite Operations
  • Key roles and responsibilities in wellsite management.
  • Wellsite management framework: integrating drilling, completion, production, and abandonment operations.
  • Understanding the full well lifecycle from planning to decommissioning.
• Key Elements of Wellsite Management
  • Planning and preparing for wellsite activities.
  • Site selection and logistics.
  • Resource allocation: equipment, materials, and personnel.
  • Managing budgets, timelines, and project scope.
• Wellsite Supervisor’s Role and Responsibilities
  • The supervisor’s role in managing safety, operations, and team coordination.
  • Effective communication with rig crews, contractors, and service companies.
  • Leadership skills required for wellsite supervision.

Day 2: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management at the Wellsite

• HSE Regulations and Standards
  • Overview of HSE regulations specific to wellsite operations (e.g., OSHA, API, and local regulations).
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities of wellsite supervisors.
  • Risk management principles and safety culture.
• Implementing Safety Protocols
  • Emergency response procedures (e.g., blowout prevention, fire safety).
  • Managing personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and risk assessment.
  • Safety audits, inspections, and reporting systems.
• Environmental Considerations
  • Environmental protection during drilling, completion, and production.
  • Waste management and spill response procedures.
  • Minimizing environmental impact through sustainable wellsite practices.

Day 3: Drilling Operations and Wellsite Coordination

• Drilling Operations Overview
  • Drilling rig components, systems, and processes.
  • Rig operations: handling of drilling fluids, equipment maintenance, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Well control operations and managing drilling hazards.
• Coordinating Wellsite Activities
  • Managing rig crews and service contractors during drilling and completion.
  • Coordinating equipment, tools, and material delivery to ensure smooth operations.
  • Handling logistical challenges (e.g., transportation, rig mobility, offshore operations).
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
  • Identifying and solving common drilling problems (e.g., stuck pipe, lost circulation).
  • Decision-making and communication during operational setbacks.
  • Managing downtime and minimizing operational disruptions.

Day 4: Wellsite Supervision and Team Management

• Effective Team Leadership and Communication
  • Motivating and managing a diverse team of workers, contractors, and service providers.
  • Communication techniques for clear and concise information flow.
  • Conflict resolution and managing high-stress situations.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) for wellsite operations.
  • Developing and maintaining operation logs, drilling reports, and safety documentation.
  • Performance evaluation: assessing the efficiency of wellsite operations and personnel.
• Managing Wellsite Crew Performance
  • Monitoring and managing crew schedules, work shifts, and fatigue management.
  • Establishing clear roles and expectations for rig crews.
  • Conducting crew performance reviews and continuous improvement practices.

Day 5: Wellsite Supervision Challenges and Emerging Trends

• Challenges in Wellsite Management
  • Managing remote and offshore wellsites: logistical, communication, and technical challenges.
  • Addressing crew turnover, skill shortages, and training needs.
  • Dealing with unexpected operational challenges (e.g., extreme weather, equipment failures, regulatory issues).
• Technology and Innovation in Wellsite Management
  • Digital tools and technologies for enhancing wellsite operations (e.g., remote monitoring, digital reporting, predictive analytics).
  • Automation and its impact on wellsite operations and supervision.
  • Emerging technologies in wellsite safety and efficiency (e.g., drones, AI-driven monitoring systems).
• Course Review and Best Practices
  • Summary of key wellsite management principles and practices.
  • Industry best practices for effective wellsite supervision.
  • Final assessment and wrap-up discussion.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions