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

OVERVIEW

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.

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