OPRR 125 - Northern Lights Segment 1

Course Description
SAIT Polytechnic’s Production Field Operations (Segment 1) courses are designed for junior-to-intermediate operators and will benefit any operator requiring foundational knowledge in oil and gas field operations. This training will be a valuable addition to operators seeking to upgrade their skills to further their professional development and career progression, and to prepare for subsequent on-the-job training within an operating environment. This modular training is also an excellent professional development opportunity for individuals working in various roles, facilities and industry sectors who require an understanding of selective aspects of oil and gas field operations.

Topics include:

Glossary of Terms
Occurrence of Petroleum Deposits
Exploration for Petroleum Deposits
Land Survey Systems
Oil and Gas Compositions and Sales Specifications
API Gravity Determination
Drilling Methods and Equipment
Testing, Completion and Production Methods
Well Equipment - Casing, Tubing and Wellheads
Artificial Lift - Pumpjacks
Artificial Lift - Bottomhole Pumps
Artificial Lift - Sucker Rod Strings
Artificial Lift - Submersible Pump System
Artificial Lift - Progressive Cavity Pump Systems
Artificial Lift - Gas Lift / Plunger Lift
Artificial Lift - Well Optimization and Diagnostics
Pipeline Pigging
Oil Field Operations Overview
Battery Operations Overview
Emulsions
Emulsions and Treatment
Field Operations - Gas Separation Procedures and Equipment
Field Operations - Conventional Separators
Field Operations - Selection and Operation of Separators
Oil Treating - Introduction
Oil Treating - Treating Systems
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
Handling of Hydrocarbon Fluids
Introduction to Static Electricity
Custody Transfer of Crude Oil