On-Site Training
Despite the best efforts of individuals to learn the materials available in the PLP training manuals, assistance may be needed. On-site training by an experienced Instructor provides the necessary catalyst for plant or field personnel to understand the material in the PLP manuals with a shortened learning curve, when included with continued on-the-job training.
The most effective method of operator training is a combination of self-study, Instructor lead classroom discussion and on the job training working in the plant or facility environment. The PLP Instructor creates effective classroom training by having a good comprehension of the subject matter, visual illustrations to present to the training class participants, and two-way interaction with the individual operators.
PLP specializes in the training of field and plant operators in the basic knowledge of oilfield and midstream common processes including: dehydration, sour gas treating, cryogenic gas processing, compression, and rotating equipment. Classes are available for any of the listed titles in our training manual library. The classes can be process generic or more site-specific using the process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) or, more commonly, the control room Distributive Control System screens of a client’s facility.
Virtual Training
Bringing our on-site training online, PLP offers virtual instructor-led training courses for teams of all sizes. These live training courses using Zoom™ or Microsoft Team™ can be a convenient option for remote teams or for companies who require virtual solutions due to today’s current restrictions. While PLP believes on-site Instructor lead training brings an added value to the educational experience, our virtual option provides Instructor guidance to assist field and plant employees in understanding the equipment and processes they interface with daily.
PLP Instructors
PLP instructors have conducted training classes for personnel in oilfield production and gas processing operations for over 30 years. PLP instructors have experience in the subjects covered.
To be cost-efficient to our clients, PLP Instructors travel to the clients’ site, often a gas plant facility’s conference room or a nearby facility. PLP Instructor training is available for both domestic and foreign locations. Foreign language training is available using interpreters.
The most recent Instructor lead operator training programs has been provided to the following companies:
These classes are used by many companies to comply with OSHA 1910 Regulations.
“1910.9(b) Training. Standards in this part requiring training on hazards and related matters, such as standards requiring that employees receive training or that the employer train employees, provide training to employees, or institute or implement a training program, impose a separate compliance duty with respect to each employee covered by the requirement. The employer must train each affected employee in the manner required by the standard, and each failure to train an employee may be considered a separate violation.”
Professionals that complete the course may receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) to assist the professional in maintaining their professional credentials.
For information on PLP site training please contact PLP at info@petroleumlearning.com or call us at 281-444-7632.
Each PLP training manual has a Knowledge Assessment Test (KAT) at the end of the manual. This test can be completed by an individual to assess their comprehension of the subject material. Separate tests are provided in USCS (English) units and SI (Metric) units of measurements. PLP provides grading services for an individual’s completed KAT. Contact PLP for details.
Each PLP training manual has available for purchase a Knowledge Validation Test file. This file includes the answers to the knowledge comprehension test at the back of each training manual. The KAT file is available for purchase on the “Training Manual” page.
Note: the PLP trained Instructors use PowerPoint™ presentations in their classes. These presentations are proprietary to PLP and not available to purchase or for use by non-PLP persons.
Note: the illustrations, graphs and tables in the PLP manuals are copyrighted to PLP’s sole use in Instructor led training. Should your company desire to use this content please contact PLP.