Introduction to Oil & Gas EPC and Project Management for Non Engineers

Human Capital

Description

This course is designed for you who want to enhance your project management skills and to be able to work effectively within your project management teams.

What You Will Learn

The execution phase of industrial projects such as oil and gas projects consists of detailed engineering, procurement, and construction, normally known as EPC, and starts after the final investment decision by the owners. Companies that provide integrated engineering, procurement, and construction services are called EPC contractors. Managing the EPC contracts is usually complicated and requires special expertise and knowledge. This course will provide an overview of such expertise and knowledge. In particular, the attributes of EPC business, EPC project lifecycle, phases, and gates are explained, the flow of engineering activities and interconnections between engineering disciplines are described, and the fundamentals of project procurement management and administration, logistics, bidding, and contracting are reviewed. Also, major construction management activities are explained as tools and techniques to monitor and control project performance are introduced.

Syllabus

Day 1

OBJECTIVES

Become familiar with project execution processes

Acquire a framework from which to define and manage an EPC project

Understand the importance and the main functions of the engineering, procurement, and construction phases

Understand the issues that must be addressed to become more effective in the timely and cost-effective delivery of the project

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for you who want to enhance your project management skills and to be able to work effectively within your project management teams. It is suitable for Facilities Engineers, secretaries, Project Supervisors, and Project Staff from a variety of disciplines including engineering, construction, and maintenance as well as information technology.

COURSE CONTENT

1. EPC FUNDAMENTALS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

Introduction

Project Delivery Systems and Why Owners Choose EPC

Project Enquiry Document

The EPC Process, Key Elements of EPC Contracts

EPC Clauses Explained and Understood

Safety Management, Project Controls and Scheduling

Quality, Resource Management and Communication

Decision-Making and Working In Groups

Project Planning and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Project Stakeholders and Risk Analysis

2. PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT AND KEY EPC CONTRACT CLAUSES

Estimating and Earned Value Analysis

Engineering Management and Procurement Processes

Contract Types and Request For Proposals

Bidding Process, Purchase Orders, and Contracts

How to Negotiate an EPC Contract

Avoiding Problems of EPC Contracts

Identify Dangerous Words/Phrases in EPC Contracts That Could Cost Your Company Millions

Construction Management and Tender Documents

Preparation of the EPC inquiry document

Contract Administration and Claims

Commissioning Procedures, Training, Commissioning and Startup

Project Closeout