Project Management for Oil & Gas Professionals

Introduction

Oil & Gas projects are becoming increasingly challenging as our global hydrocarbon resources are being steadily depleted. This means drilling and extracting from deeper wells, in more remote locations, and in increasingly complex environments. As technology improves, we find that we are able to cope with many of these challenges through the latest technological advancements. However, this also results in an increase in the demands placed on our project management teams. Projects are expected to be delivered faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than ever before. This means that project management professionals in the oil & gas industry need to deal with not only more complex projects, but also with the increasingly high expectations of project stakeholders.

This Project Management for Oil & Gas Professionals training course provides participants with the key skills required to plan, execute, control, and successfully deliver projects in the most challenging of environments. To help our delegates achieve this, we apply best practice project management tools, backed up with real-life case studies and practical exercises. This training course will also help the delegates identify and develop solutions that will stand them in good stead in the future and help improve their overall project management skills.

This GLOMACS Project Management for Oil & Gas Professionals Training Course training course will feature:

• Understanding the importance of clear requirements for project delivery within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Understanding structural and systematic aspects of project planning and execution that can be used.
• How to apply best practice project management philosophies.
• Comprehending how project success is measured with emphasis on time, cost, and quality.
• Applying analytical techniques of project management using best-practice techniques.
• Understanding how project managers can effectively lead, influence, and manage their teams.

Objectives

By the end of this Project Management for Oil & Gas Professionals Training Course , attendees will fully understand:

• The importance of integrating scope, time, resources and costs into a dynamic, manageable project management plan
• How to systematically define, design, and integrate end-user requirements in the project
• How to identify risk sources and learn how to mitigate potential risks and deal with uncertainty
• How to develop project network diagrams for CPM and PERT to identify schedule and cost risks
• How to keep projects under control, within schedule and budget
• How to produce clear, concise project progress reports based on actual measurements and forecasts

Training Methodology

Participants will receive thorough training, with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training methodology includes an insight into industry best practice project management delivery tools and processes. This training course uses applicable case studies, and includes group discussions and critical analysis of actual projects. Prior knowledge of the fundamentals of projects is assumed, but will be covered briefly to ensure general understanding. New concepts and tools are introduced to enable delegates to progress from fundamental to more advanced project concepts.

Organisational Impact

The organisation will benefit by:

• Acquiring new tools and techniques for managing oil & gas projects
• Improving project delivery efficiencies and safety records
• Increasing the project management skill sets of their employees
• Minimising negative corporate risk impacts through effective project risk management
• Creating assurance and building rapport with stakeholders
• Attracting new business and improving their reputation with existing clients

Personal Impact

Participants will develop additional and valuable skills through:

• Learning how to plan and develop effective oil & gas project delivery strategies
• Understanding the importance of the macro-environment in which oil & gas projects exist
• Developing their project estimating and scheduling skills
• Refining their project monitoring and control techniques
• Understanding how to effectively identify, analyse, and control oil & gas project risks
• Perfecting their project leadership and team management skills