Oil Field Familiarization
Operations, Equipment & Field Practices

Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience: Newly Hired Engineers, Technical Staff, Non-Technical Professionals Entering the Oil & Gas Industry, HSE Officers, Operations Support Personnel
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Field Visits (Where Possible) with Interactive Sessions and Practical Demonstrations
Level: Introductory

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of oilfield operations, facilities, and equipment. Participants will gain insight into upstream processes, drilling rigs, production facilities, wellsite safety, and key terminologies used in the oil & gas industry. The course aims to equip newcomers with the knowledge needed to operate safely and effectively in field environments.

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry

- Overview of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
- Oil and gas industry value chain
- Global and regional oilfield landscapes
- Key industry players and major oilfields
- Activity: Identify major basins and producing regions on maps

Day 2 – Drilling Rigs and Well Construction Basics

- Types of drilling rigs and rig components
- Basic well design: casing, cementing, and wellhead equipment
- Drilling fluids and their functions
- Well control principles and BOP basics
- Exercise: Label parts of a rig schematic

Day 3 – Production Facilities and Surface Equipment

- Surface production systems: separators, tanks, flowlines
- Artificial lift systems: ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift
- Gathering and transportation of oil and gas
- Surface facility safety measures
- Workshop: Identify key equipment in production facility diagrams

Day 4 – Wellsite Safety and HSE Fundamentals

- Field hazards and safe work practices
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols
- Permit-to-work systems and confined space entry
- Emergency response and evacuation procedures
- Activity: Conduct a simulated job safety analysis (JSA)

Day 5 – Field Visit / Integrated Field Operations

- Optional field trip to an active wellsite or production facility
- Observation of daily operations and safety practices
- Interactions with field personnel and technical staff
- Review and discussion of key learnings from the course
- Capstone Project: Present a summary of field operations and safety recommendations

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand upstream oilfield operations and key processes
Identify major equipment and systems in drilling and production
Apply basic safety practices and recognize field hazards
Gain familiarity with oilfield terminology and workflows
Build confidence to work effectively in oilfield environments

Customizable Add-ons
Tailored content for local geology (e.g. Nile Delta, Western Desert)
Lab visit or simulation hands-on demo
Integration with economics or production courses

Special Customization for Regional NOCs

- Includes legal and fiscal case examples from MENA & Africa
- Arabic-English bilingual delivery available
- Tailored licensing round simulation exercises
- Optional site visits to local oilfields or regulatory agencies

Trainer Profile

- Senior reservoir and exploration engineers from IOCs and NOCs
- Former advisors to government ministries
- Experts in petroleum contracts and economic modeling

Certification

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a performance report including assessment outcomes and instructor feedback.