Course Overview
This course focuses on ensuring the operational integrity of physical assets within industrial operations, with an emphasis on maintaining safety, reliability, and compliance. Participants will learn how to manage asset integrity through risk assessment, inspection, maintenance strategies, and regulatory adherence to optimize performance and minimize operational risks.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of asset operational integrity.
- Identify threats to asset integrity and evaluate associated risks.
- Develop and implement inspection and maintenance programs.
- Apply industry standards and best practices for asset integrity management.
- Utilize condition monitoring and data analytics for proactive asset management.
- Foster a culture of safety and reliability in operational environments.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Operations managers and supervisors
- Asset integrity and reliability engineers
- Maintenance and inspection personnel
- HSE professionals involved in asset management
- Plant engineers and technical specialists
- Risk management and compliance officers
Course Outline
Introduction to Asset Operational Integrity
- Definition and scope of asset integrity management
- Importance for safety, environmental protection, and business continuity
Asset Integrity Risks and Threats
- Corrosion, mechanical damage, fatigue, and environmental impacts
- Human factors and organizational risks
- Risk assessment methodologies
Inspection and Monitoring Techniques
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods: ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle
- Condition monitoring: vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis
- Data collection, interpretation, and reporting
Maintenance Strategies for Integrity Management
- Preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Managing repairs, replacements, and modifications
Industry Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
- API, ISO, IEC standards relevant to asset integrity
- Compliance with local and international regulations
- Documentation and audit requirements
Asset Integrity Management Systems
- Developing and implementing asset integrity plans
- Role of asset management software and digital tools
- Performance metrics and KPIs
Incident Investigation and Lessons Learned
- Root cause analysis of integrity failures
- Case studies of asset failures and corrective actions
- Continuous improvement in asset integrity
Culture and Leadership in Asset Integrity
- Promoting integrity-focused culture
- Leadership roles and responsibilities
- Communication and training for operational excellence