Operational Readiness for EPC Projects Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of EPC Operational Readiness

• Definition and principles of operational readiness.
• Operational readiness across the EPC project lifecycle.
• Readiness assurance frameworks and governance.
• Project-to-operations transition.
• Roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders.

Module 2: Operational Readiness Strategy and Planning

• Developing an operational readiness strategy.
• Readiness scope, deliverables, and milestones.
• Readiness planning from FEED through startup.
• Readiness work breakdown structures.
• Readiness registers and action tracking.
• Integration with project execution plans.

Module 3: EPC Project Interfaces and Contractor Management

• Managing interfaces between owners and EPC contractors.
• Contractor deliverables and operational requirements.
• Engineering-to-operations interfaces.
• Construction-to-commissioning interfaces.
• Managing interface risks and readiness gaps.
• Communication and coordination mechanisms.

Module 4: Systems Completion, Turnover and Handover

• Systems completion philosophy.
• Mechanical completion and system boundaries.
• Turnover planning and documentation.
• Punch-list management and categorisation.
• Handover dossiers and completion records.
• Digital turnover systems and data requirements.

Module 5: Commissioning and Startup Readiness

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning requirements.
• Commissioning planning and operational interfaces.
• Startup preparation and execution.
• Equipment and system readiness verification.
• Temporary facilities and utilities readiness.
• Startup risk identification and mitigation.

Module 6: Operations and Maintenance Readiness

• Preparing operations teams for startup.
• Operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintenance strategies and maintenance plans.
• Spare parts and critical equipment requirements.
• Asset registers and equipment data.
• Reliability and maintainability considerations.

Module 7: People, Competency and Training Readiness

• Workforce planning for new facilities.
• Competency requirements and skills assessment.
• Operations and maintenance training.
• Simulator, classroom, and practical training.
• Shift team preparation.
• Competency verification before startup.

Module 8: Project Controls and Readiness Performance

• Integrating readiness with project controls.
• Schedule and milestone alignment.
• Readiness KPIs and performance indicators.
• Progress measurement and reporting.
• Action tracking and critical-path readiness.
• Forecasting readiness risks and delays.

Module 9: Documentation, Procedures and Information Readiness

• Operational and maintenance documentation.
• As-built drawings and technical records.
• Operating manuals and maintenance procedures.
• Asset information and data quality.
• Document control and information handover.
• Ensuring information is available before startup.

Module 10: Readiness Assurance, Risk and Final Preparation

• Readiness reviews and assurance gates.
• Readiness assessment methodologies.
• Gap analysis and action closure.
• HAZOP, HAZID, and process safety interfaces.
• Pre-startup readiness verification.
• Final operational readiness review.
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement.