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Troubleshooting in Process Plants & Engineering Problem-Solving | 3rd – 7th March 2025

This intensive 5-day course focuses on developing advanced troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving skills for process plants. Participants will learn structured ... Show more
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Course Overview

This 5-day course focuses on equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to troubleshoot and enhance process operations, aiming to develop world-class operational practices. Through a structured approach to maintenance, performance measurement, and problem-solving, participants will learn to optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The course covers strategic integration of maintenance and production, operational resource analysis, and advanced troubleshooting techniques to ensure operational excellence in any process environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 

  1. Understand key tools and terminologies used in process troubleshooting.
  2. Develop a structured approach to identifying and resolving operational issues.
  3. Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to improve plant performance.
  4. Integrate human factors into engineering solutions to enhance safety and efficiency.
  5. Implement preventative measures to minimise downtime and optimise processes.
  6. Foster collaboration and leadership in addressing complex technical challenges.
  7. Enhance decision-making through practical case studies and interactive sessions.

Target Audience

  • Process engineers, maintenance engineers, and production supervisors.
  • Technicians and planners involved in refinery operations.
  • Professionals responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving in process plants.
  • Team leaders aiming to improve operational safety and efficiency.
  • Engineers seeking to enhance their technical and leadership competencies.

Day One: Basics of Problem Solving

  • Principles of problem solving.
  • Procedures of problem solving.
  • Methods and documents of problem solving.
  • Problem area and detailed procedures (indirect area, manufacturing process problems, product problems, lessons learned).
  • Performance standard (strategic, operational, individual).
  • Critical relationships.

Day Two: Tools & Techniques – Practical Experience

  • Application of decision logic.
  • Relationship analysis.
  • Relationship between plant species richness and primary productivity.
  • Problem analysis and synthesis.
  • Practical use of tools and techniques.
  • Project selection methods.

Day Three: Maximizing the Contribution of People in Process Plants

  • The machine-human connection.
  • A high-quality digital shift handover process.
  • Embrace technology and support human factors.
  • Working practices – empowerment or impairment?
  • Individual motivators (external vs. internal motivation).
  • Developing leadership competence.

Day Four: Operator, Maintainer, Designer Interface in Process Plants

  • Process plant and machinery specific issues.
  • Performance (impacting factors, performance defined in terms of speed, quality, and cost).
  • Cross-functional problem solving.
  • Development of maintenance strategy.
  • Life cycle analysis, design for operation, design for maintenance.
  • Strategies, planning, and protocols.

Day Five: Open Forum

 

  • Cross-function team working.
  • Configuration management.
  • Development of standards and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Auditing the process to a dynamic standard.

 

Why Choose this Course?

 

 

This intensive 5-day course focuses on developing advanced troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving skills for process plants. Participants will learn structured methods and strategies to address challenges in refinery operations efficiently. The course provides insights into key tools and techniques, with an emphasis on safety, operational reliability, and teamwork in resolving issues.

Learning Outcomes

Participants completing this course will:

 

  1. Gain proficiency in structured troubleshooting methods.
  2. Develop solutions that optimise safety, reliability, and performance.
  3. Improve collaboration and leadership in addressing technical challenges.
  4. Understand and integrate human factors into operational practices.
  5. Achieve measurable improvements in process plant efficiency.

 

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