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TRAINING SEMINARS

www.glasconsulting.org

Who We Are

GLAS Consulting is a specialised training and consultancy business serving the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, based in the United Arab Emirates.

We provide training courses to the very highest standards. Our aim is very simple: to be the very best training organisation with the highest quality courses delivered by genuine subject matter experts.

our Key PrinciPles

• Our expert trainers all have many years’ solid experience in their subject areas.

• All our trainers are hand-picked, have a proven track-record and excellent delivery skills.

• We use multiple training approaches, carefully tailored to suit each course to ensure maximum impact and give you the best return on investment. These include: presentations, case studies, videos, group discussions, syndicate exercises and role-plays.

• We have a very strong focus on ethics - we never switch (unless in an emergency) and we always respect a trainer’s materials - we recognise how much work goes into preparing a quality training course.

Public TrAining courses

We provide public training seminars in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and South East Asia.

Our training areas of focus are as follows

• Business Continuity and Security

• Operational Excellence

• Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

• Safety and Sustainability

• Supply Chain

• Leadership and Finance

in-house TrAining

courses

We provide high quality in-house courses to meet a

client’s specific requirements.

We will work very closely with you to define the precise training needs, course learning objectives, course style and content.

We have also provided a number of soft skills courses in subjects such as team building and change management, where the client wishes to have the course delivered by someone who has had direct experience in manufacturing management and is therefore able to share practical experiences and relate to delegates’ issues.

Previous clients include: Equate, Borouge, Takreer, Oman Methanol Company, PTT Carigali, Rasgas

Andy gibbins is a highly experienced and adaptable trainer and consultant. Andy spent over 20 years in process engineering and manufacturing management roles with Shell and NOVA.

Since 2007, Andy has worked as consultant and trainer, delivering a range of training courses related to operational excellence, operations management and process safety. Andy’s courses, delivered globally, consistently receive excellent feedback.

ronald Frend is a qualified Chief Engineer for deep sea motor vessels and has over forty years of engineering, consulting and management experience. He rose to a senior management position in Shell International (Middle East) and his entire career has been concerned with practical applications of maintenance and engineering.

Ron is a highly experienced trainer, who always receives first-class feedback. He has delivered numerous courses in the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia.

raymond Fellows is a dynamic and resourceful Business Continuity, Emergency/Crisis Management and Security professional with over 25 years’ experience of operating in challenging, high risk and corporate environments throughout the world. Ray’s lengthy military career culminated as a member of the UK Special Forces.

An excellent communicator with extensive experience in training and interfacing with senior management, government and royal entities, Ray is currently a member of the Security Institute, the American Society for Industrial Security and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

carl Dakin is an experienced and professional Business Continuity and Security manager and trainer with other 25years of military experience within the Parachute Regiment and United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF).

He has an MSc in Business Continuity, Security and Emergency Management and a Foundation Degree in Protective Security Management. Carl has extensive operational experience across the world (Europe, Africa, Latin America, Middle and Far East) particularly in security planning.

susan castle is a Dubai-based Success and Leadership Trainer with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses achieve success through Leadership Training Programs in Dubai & GCC.

Susan has provided development programmes for many major companies including Takreer and Etisalat. Susan is a Wiley Certified Facilitator for The Leadership Challenge and a Talent Dynamics Master Trainer.

our TrAiners

brian Mitton worked for many years with ICI, Huntsman and SABIC He has a proven track record in managing the preparation and delivery of a number of major turnarounds and managing significant maintenance programmes.

Brian provides high quality training courses in the areas of reliability and maintenance. He is passionate about educating the future managers, such that the very highest standards can be achieved.

eric scott is an acknowledged expert in the field of Turnaround Management who has worked and consulted internationally. He is accomplished in many aspects of maintenance, projects, construction and turnaround management.

Eric specialises in training course related to turnaround management. He has specialised in managing turnarounds in a wide range of industriesincluding oil, gas and petrochemicals. He is also expert in writing turnaroundmethodologies and auditing and benchmarking maintenance and turnaroundprojects

Jan de ruyter has accumulated a wealth of practical knowledge in all aspects of Supply Chain Management, which includes all areas of ERP, Procurement, Operations Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Customer Service and all other related management processes like Business Process Design, Quality Management and of course Enterprise Resource Planning.

Jan has delivered several papers at conferences on the topic of Supply Chain Management where his opinion is highly respected. He actively lectures at the University of Johannesburg and regularly trains in the Middle East on Supply Chain Management related topics.

rick bond has extensive management experience extending over a 20 year period and which includes the management and leadership of small project teams to multi-functional teams. He has worked extensively in the Baltic States, Russia, Ukraine and China. Rick is a fellow of the CMI (Chartered Institute of Management)

Rick is an experienced teacher, trainer, coach and manager specialising in Management and Leadership development. His leadership courses receive consistently excellent feedback

Patrick Mcloughlin has 30 years’ experience in HSE. Pat started his working life with Land Rover then moved into HSE, initially working for the prestigious UK based Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, RoSPA, during which time he was exposed to many different working environments and practices.

Pat has trained throughout the Middle East on all aspects of HSE. He regularly advises directors and senior managers of large international companies and is presently advising a government in the development of competency of their oil and gas enforcing officers.

our TrAiners

gordon rodwell is a specialist in disaster management and, more importantly, planning to prevent such disasters. Building on his vast experience, ranging from the day to day planning of emergency response to guiding and counselling business leaders in disaster prevention and management, he has expertise in the implications of, how to react to and how to prevent major emergencies.

As risk assessment is fundamental to safety management, dynamic riskassessment is essential to disaster management and with a lifetime’s experience in such activities, Gordon can assist and counsel managers and others in how to deal with such emergencies.

Louise Grundy BA (Hons) GradIOSH MIIRSM Affiliate IEMA is a highly experienced Health and Safety Consultant and Trainer. With over 15 years Health and Safety Experience in a variety of disciplines and industries, Louise brings her considerable expertise to her training courses.

She is a teaching professional has numerous H&S qualifications. Louise has delivers bespoke courses internationally (including GCC) predominantly to Oil and Gas delegates

our TrAiners

TrAining courses

business continuity and security

business continuity & building organisational resilience

course Presenterray Fellows or carl Dakin

course summaryEnsuring that your business is resilient enough to withstand the impact of a serious incident or business disruption takes detailed planning and effective, timely response.

Successful organisational resilience stems from a strategy embedded throughout the whole organisation and is tested regularly for efficacy. This course introduces attendees to the fundamental aspects of Business Continuity and how to develop an effective Business Continuity Management System.

Key BenefitsGain an understanding of the key concepts of Business Continuity and the latest Business Continuity Management best practices.

AttendeesShift Supervisors, Operations Managers, Production Engineers, Senior Operators, maintenance personnel on shift.

Practical security Management

course Presenterray Fellows or carl Dakin

course summaryThe growing scope of ‘security’ means that today’s Security Personnel are expected to employ a wide number of specialist skills in order to fulfil their daily tasks.

Tasks such as emergency response, threat and risk assessment and physical security all require detailed planning and constant monitoring for change. This course examines the various potential tasks of today’s security management practitioner and introduces attendees to the latest security management best practices.

Key BenefitsGain an understanding of the latest security management best practices.

AttendeesEntry level Security Managers or experienced Senior Security Officers.

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operational excellence

best Practices in Multishift operations

course PresenterAndy gibbins

course summaryShift working is fundamentally different to normal day working but is essential in order to safely and efficiently operate process plants, which are very often high volume and high risk environments. Shift working creates a very unique set of issues and challenges and the impact of any operating error can be serious and, in some cases, fatal.

Key BenefitsUnderstand and manage the issues associated with shift working in order to achieve the very best results for both the individual and the company.

AttendeesShift Supervisors, Operations Managers, Production Engineers, Senior Operators, maintenance personnel on shift

The Effective Shift Team Leader in Oil Gas and Petrochemicals


course summaryThe shift team leader role is critical to achieving safe and efficient operation in oil, gas and petrochemicals facilities. To be effective, a supervisor needs to combine strong technical skills with excellent leadership skills, adapted for the shift working environment. This course equips shift leaders and those who aspire to be team leaders with the skills to excel in the role

Key BenefitsUnderstand the key aspects of shift team leadership. Develop skills to become an excellent leader in a shift-working environment in the process industries.

AttendeesShift Supervisors, Senior Operators, Shift Leader Trainees.

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operational excellence

operational excellence in oil, gas and Petrochemicals


course summaryIn today’s volatile business environment, organisations need to create competitive advantage in order to be successful. Globally, significant investments have been made in new plants which now must be run optimally in order to achieve world class performance. Organisations are now developing Operational Excellence strategies in order to maximise assetperformance. The course will focus on both the people dimension of OE, together with practical ideas for implementation in oil, gas and petrochemical facilities.

Key BenefitsThis course is designed to share the principles of Operational Excellence and to give practical strategies that can be applied in continuous process environments.

AttendeesOperations Managers, Maintenance Managers, Operational Excellence Managers, Process Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, Business Managers.

business Process Design, Modelling, implementation and control

course PresenterJan de ruyter

course summaryIn order to compete globally, businesses need to become more streamlined. The old way of simply adding cost and a profit margin is no longer good enough, because in most cases, the selling price is determined by the external market.

Effective organisations must be focussed on serving the customer at the lowest possible cost. This requires a process view to map the value chain of the company, to identify where non-value adding activities occur and to eliminate them in order to save real cost.

Key BenefitsLearn from actual case studies, analyse them and see how they can be improved. Understand and use tools like process diagrams, SIPOC and Six Sigma. Learn how to determine control points and how to measure them in order to implement a sustainable solution.

AttendeesBusiness Managers, Process Managers, Operations Managers, Maintenance Managers, Operational Excellence Supply Chain Managers,

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Maintenance, reliability and Turnarounds

best Practices in Turnaround Management

course Presentereric scott

course summaryThe planning, preparation and execution of a turnaround is a complex undertaking that demands an effective strategy, a high degree of control and great attention to detail. It also requires a profound understanding of the critical elements that go to make up a turnaround and the drivers and constraints that shape the event.

For a turnaround to be successful requires involvement of every level of the company from senior management who set the framework for the event through to the craft personnel who perform the actual work.

Key BenefitsBenefit from over 30 years of practice by turnaround professionals working in different industries and embodied in the “Model of Excellence for Turnarounds” that forms the central pillar of the workshop.

AttendeesTurnaround Managers and Engineers, Project Managers, Plant Engineers, Engineering Managers, Planners and Schedulers, Safety Officers, Cost Engineers, Logistics Coordinators.

Maintenance and reliability excellence

course Presenterbrian Mitton

course summaryThis course provides engineers with the skills and confidence they need to contribute effectively in positions of responsibility in the modern Reliability and Maintenance organisation. The course covers the fundamentals of Maintenance and Reliability Management, and develops from this to introduce and explain best practice approaches that have been developed and used successfully in the process industries.

Key BenefitsThe purpose of this training course is to enable attendees to contribute to the optimisation of Reliability and Maintenance within their organisations by application of best practices.

AttendeesMaintenance Engineers and Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers and Reliability Managers, Asset Managers, Operations Managers, Inspection Managers.

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Design, layout and inspection of in-Plant Piping

course Presenterronald Frend

course summaryThe aim of this intensive 5-day seminar is to explain how piping systems fail and what the Code requires the various parties (designer, manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, erector, examiner, inspector and owner) to do, in order to prevent this.

Using real-world examples as well as the personal experiences of the instructor, the course demonstrates how the B31.3 Code has been both correctly and incorrectly applied. Lessons are enhanced by actual in-class problem solving, directly applying the rules and equations of the B31.3 Code for specific design and operating conditions to illustrate correct applications.

Key BenefitsThe course will allow participants to obtain an in-depth understanding of the applicable codes, to be able to rigorously apply the ASME code design rules and to recognise causes of degradation in service

AttendeesMaintenance Engineers and Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers and Reliability Managers, Asset Managers, Operations Managers, Inspection Managers

Pipeline Planning, construction and integrity Management


course summaryA five-day programme on the practical aspects of piping and pipeline inspection, integrity, maintenance and repair.

This practical, applications-oriented course covers pipelines and piping systems design, inspection and maintenance. Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to evaluate the mechanical design of pipelines and piping systems in accordance with the ASME B31 Codes. They will also be able to develop a pipelines and piping systems maintenance program based on API 570, API 580/581, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 and other industry practices, and then apply these requirements to typical pipelines and piping systems maintenance situations.

Key BenefitsGain an overview of pipelines and piping systems maintenance, including inspection, evaluation of various defects, and repair/alteration rules of various Codes and Standards. Delegates will learn simple evaluation methods for several types of defects.


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risk based inspection of Pressure equipment


course summaryKey to plant integrity is ensuring that facilities are correctly designed, and operated and maintained within the equipment design envelopes. The profitability of the facilities is significantly impacted by the cost-effectiveness of inspection and maintenance strategies and programs in place.

Plant equipment is subjected to deterioration mechanisms and potential damage throughout its service life. To know with confidence the current condition of plant equipment, we need to inspect the equipment. Moreover, to determine the next inspection date, we need to understand the deterioration mechanisms to which the equipment will be exposed and their effects.

Key BenefitsUnderstand the key aspects of Risk Based Inspection, its advantages and limitations and how it is linked to Reliability Centered Maintenance and to fitness-for-service assessment. Learn how to develop a successful Risk Based program


Design, operation and Maintenance of Pumps and compressors


course summaryThe seminar will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps, motors and drives and their associated terminology. Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps and compressors, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed.

The application of the different types of pumps and compressors will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. Pumps, centrifugal compressors and turbines operation, troubleshooting and maintenance will be dealt with in depth.

Key BenefitsUnderstand the different types of pumps, compressors and turbines. Learn how to operate pumps, compressors and turbines as close as possible to the design efficiency. Understand how to monitor pump compressor and turbine efficiency, availability and reliability. Learn about selection, operation and maintenance strategies


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safety and sustainability

Process safety Management


course summaryEffective Process Safety Management is fundamentally important in oil, gas and petrochemical operations. There have been very many high profile incidents, such as Bhopal, Texas City and Piper Alpha, resulting in fatalities and significant financial losses, which have resulted directly from poor Process Safety Management practices.

Key BenefitsLearn the various aspects of process safety. Delegates will understand the differences between process and personal safety. Understand the importance of process safety, the need for good operating discipline and the need for effective reporting and follow-up of process safety incidents and near misses.

AttendeesShift Supervisors, Operations Managers, Production Engineers, Senior Operators, HSE Managers.

Incident and Accident Investigation

course Presenterlouise grundy

course summaryHigh profile incidents continue to affect the oil, gas and chemicals industries. There have been very many high profile incidents, resulting in fatalities and significant financial losses. It is essential that management personnel in the process industries are capable of analysing incidents and identifying key recommendations, such that these incidents can be avoided in the future.

This course will focus on major accidents and incidents, together with investigation methodology.

Key BenefitsDelegates will learn investigation tools, analysis, recording, reporting and proper corrective actions to ensure similar incidents are not repeated.

AttendeesOperations Managers, Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and all staff involved in incident investigations.


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safety and sustainability

emergency response and Planning

course Presentergordon rodwell

course summaryThe course will review the roles and responsibilities of a company’s in-house Emergency Response Team, (ERT), identify the roles and responsibilities and communications routes and requirements for their Emergency Response Plan.

By the end of the course, attendees will appreciate what is best practice in a suitable emergency checklist and contingency plan and identify the ideal elements of a good incident command system. Delegates will be equipped to carry basic hazard and risk identification and to be aware of the use of techniques in threat assessment and control.

Key BenefitsDelegates will have a thorough understanding of Emergency Response and Planning, together with key techniques and key roles and responsibilities

AttendeesAll emergency response staff.

hse essentials for line Managers

course PresenterPatrick Mcloughlin

course summaryThis course is designed to provide all leaders in an oil, gas and petrochemicals environment with an overview of the impact of good HSE management on individual and business performance. The course will ensure that leaders are aware of their legal duties as a result of developments in legislation and best practice to equip them to ensure compliance with these duties.

Key BenefitsDelegates will understand how to improve individual and business performance via effective HSE. You will understand your individual, legal and moral role in conducting your business in a safe manner

AttendeesAll leaders in an oil, gas and petrochemicals manufacturing environment.


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supply chain

Strategic Inventory Management for Process Industries


course summaryOrganisations have huge amounts of working capital tied up in inventory. This phenomenon should prompt us to relook our current practices and procedures and see whether they deliver the desired results. To merely tighten existing procedures will deliver only a marginal improvement in the reduction of working capital while much more is required.

To significantly reduce inventory, we have to move beyond the classical Min/Max methodology, as this is only suitable for items with a steady, regular demand that can be easily modelled.

Key BenefitsUnderstand how to examine the sources of demand: Production, Projects, Maintenance and Admin & Finance, how they behave and how we should deal with these demands. Analyse current practices and find solutions to achieve optimum results.

AttendeesSupply Chain Managers, Planners, Procurement Managers, Purchasing Teams, Warehouse Managers, Inventory Controllers.

logistics and supply chain Management


course summarySupply Chain Management is often responsibility of a number of departments, each focusing on its own goal. No longer can Logistics and Supply Chain Management be regarded as trucks and sheds.

Serving the customer is the goal of logistics, whether internal or external customer. As progressive companies have discovered, a well-oiled Logistics and Supply Chain strategy can unlock significant value.

Key BenefitsUnderstand best practices in Supply Chain and how can they be implemented to better serve the customer. Learn how to harness technology to increase customer service, reduce working capital and reduce overall cost?

AttendeesSupply Chain Managers, Planners, Procurement Managers, Purchasing Teams, Warehouse Managers, Inventory Controllers.

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supply chain

best Practices in Warehouse operations


course summaryCompanies now understand that warehousing is a value-adding activity, a marshalling point for suppliers to deliver and to sort and deliver precisely according to customer requirements. During this course, we will investigate the underlying issues pertaining to warehousing and put forward a methodology to turn the warehouse into a well-oiled machine, able to deliver value to the entire organisation.

Key BenefitsThis course will give warehouse personnel have a wealth of knowledge and skills, enabling them to take key decisions and optimise the performance of the warehouse.

AttendeesWarehouse Managers, Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Managers, Planners, Supply Chain Managers.

strategic Procurement


course summaryA key element in organisational success is the optimisation of procurement. Too often, it is a slow, costly process where it adds to the frustration of customers and end-users.

It is important to understand the value proposition of procurement and to consider how to change processes whilst maintaining corporate governance rules. This will enable companies to improve the reliability of procurement to deliver goods and services on time, reduce working capital, reduce procurement costs and improve customer service.

Key BenefitsThis course will focus on the actions required to provide strategic, tactical, operational and contingency measures to ensure success.

AttendeesProcurement Managers, Purchasing Managers, Supply Chain Managers.


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leadership and Finance

Finance for non-Financial Managers


course summarySpeak of finance and many people become confused! The aim of this course is to teach non-financial managers the principles of accounting by means of a case study: from the decision to start a business until it is a thriving, well-run business, without using confusing jargon.

Key BenefitsUnderstand financial reporting mechanisms: balance sheet, income statement and statement of equity as well as the important ratios that we can calculate from this information. Understand cash flow forecasting, budgeting, capital investment justifications and the costing and pricing of products.

AttendeesAll non-finance managers.

The leadership challenge Workshop

course Presentersusan castle

course summaryThis is an intensive program based on the award winning book, The Leadership Challenge, by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. Research has identified the five practices that characterise leaders who get extraordinary things done in organisations. Individuals who increase the frequency of these five leadership practices have been proven to have higher credibility and higher performing teams.

Key BenefitsAs a result of this workshop, participants are better able to Identify their own leadership strengths and areas for improvement, communicate fundamental values and beliefs, focus people’s efforts on key values through their own actions and understand and support their organisation’s culture, its strategic direction, and their contribution to the company’s success.

AttendeesAll current and future leaders.


best Practices in Multishift operations

“Excellent and knowledgeable presenter. I will encourage others to join.”Azlan Zainal Abidin, operation Tech,cArigAli-PTTePi operating company sdn bhd

“I will recommend to my management to send more operators to take this course. This course is very good to improve one’s skills and acquire more knowledge and information about the operation.” Ali Al otaibi, shift Administrator, saudi Aramco

“I would recommend to my training management to nominate all other shift supervisors and senior operators to attend the Best Practices in Multi Shift Operations course.”Mohd Zsa Zsa Ashraf, Day Shift Supervisor, Petronas

“The course was very informative and enjoyable. I learnt a great deal as well as how to approach things differently, which should help me to perform my job in more efficiently.” yasser Mohammed hassan Ali, Trainee urea Shift Supervisor, GPIC

“This course is very useful for safety professionals, shift management staff and micro-level management staff.” Dr. emil Kazimli, occupational health specialist, gAsco

Process safety Management

“Valuable training covering key process safetymanagement issues. I recommend to anyone whowants to learn what PSM is about.” Cristiano Azevedo, HSSE and Optimization Manager, oman Methanol company

“A very interesting course – well structured, well delivered and would recommend it to anyone that needs an insight into Process Safety.” Stephen Burnell, Land Transportation Advisor, Al hosn gas

“Very good course for those who would like to understand what Process Safety Management (PSM) is all about. Case study discussions that link to missing or failed PSM elements are very useful to strengthen the understanding on what is PSM.” Mohd yusri Abdul rahman, Process safety Manager, Petronas

“It is a very good course. It gives you information and increases the skills and knowledge in process safety management. I recommend to all in operations and process to attend this course and gain knowledge in process safety.” lalbaksh Mohammed hussain Al-balushi, hsse Advisor, Oman Oil Company

Incident and Accident Investigation (Takreer in-house)

“It was a very interesting course, very rich with information and illustration videos. The knowledge and experience I gained will be reflected positively in my work and way of thinking.”rami yousef, risk Management Analyst, Takreer

“Excellent course not only for HSE professionals, but a must for project management professionals to implement safety during the project life cycle.” Amanullah Turk, Project coordinator, Takreer

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