This course will give attendees a complete grounding in what Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) are, their purpose and how to organize them. The course will discuss what has to be done to prepare for a HAZOP, the documentation required and who should attend and participate. Reporting requirements will be reviewed as well as HAZOP jargon and a glossary.
The course will discuss in detail the HAZOP methodology and risk ranking. A significant portion of the course will be to cover the role of the facilitator and the requirements for a good facilitator. The roles of the key team members will also be discussed.
To solidify what is learned in the course, attendees will participate in a mock HAZOP and will be able to play the roles of facilitator and team members.
A complete set of course materials is included in the HAZOP course.
Project Managers, Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, Operations Superintendents, Automation Engineers and anyone likely to participate in a HAZOP will find his course helpful and interesting.
This course is especially helpful for those who will take on the role of facilitating HAZOPs in their careers.
Keith Timms, P.Eng.Keith Timms has been a Process Engineer for 46 years and has worked in the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas and oil sands industries in both the UK and Canada. Half of his career has been in Operations and he therefore has a good understanding of what actually works and what does not and how to troubleshoot problems. Keith is very practical and hands-on but also has a very deep understanding of engineering fundamentals which he likes to apply to all problems.
Keith has worked in many areas of Operations such as Utilities, Upgraders, Refineries, Tailings, Chemical Units, etc.
Working in Operations has given Keith a keen understanding of safety and this has resulted in Keith developing expertise in overpressure protection, relief scenario identification, HAZOPS and LOPAs. Keith has facilitated hundreds of HAZOPS and LOPAs as well as Risk Assessments and Event Tree Analysis.
Keith is a hands-on facilitator that draws out risks and hazards and also tries to make the sessions enjoyable. Clients include Shell, Syncrude, Suncor, Husky Energy, Nexen, IOL, BP, ConocoPhillips and Enbridge Pipelines.
Keith has also developed particular expertise in the hydraulics of many types of fluids in many types of applications including pipelines and networks.
Keith is a funny, energetic, positive instructor that enjoys working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. He believes in developing good rapport by listening and understanding goals and interests.
Keith is currently an independent consultant and has been a P.Eng. with APEGA since 1984.
Read More about Keith Timms, P.Eng. "I think Keith did a great job customizing the course for our applications. He is an engaging speaker and his passion for the material was evident. This made for an enjoyable experience on material that course be considered dry and technical. His years of experience we invaluable."
- Sales Engineering Manager
"The course was good and the instructor has all the expertise to lead it."
- Sales Engineer
"It was useful. Good content, good notes and HAZOP examples. "
- Facilities EIT
"I enjoyed this course, it was a good overview of the HAZOP process and I enjoyed learning from Keith.
I liked that it was (in-house client) specific and that a software used for our HAZOPs was shown."
- Operations Process EIT
"Happy with the course. Met my expectations. Course material was appropriate. Keith has a funny, great sense of humour.
Instructor is well educated and course content was relevant to my job. The material provided will be a good reference.
Good to see a real world HAZOP example using (In-house client) assets. "
- EIT
"Course has good material, and content was good. Facilitator was fun and professional. Keith was entertaining and definitely had a passion for the topic."
- EIT
"Useful, with a lot of examples helped learning."
- Production Engineer
"Great course. Keith is a very enthusiastic instructor and has lots of experience related to HAZOPs.
Went through HAZOP example with deviations/consequences/safeguards with a good background to start.
Really liked the LOPA integration."
- Process Engineer
"Good overview of HAZOP LOPA process, what goes into each, what background you should have before going into the meeting.
Well organized and laid out. Good notes.
Keith is a great teacher."
- EIT Process Design
"Great course. Very helpful for those who have not been in a HAZOP.
Appreciated the use of a (In-house client) project for the example."
- EIT
"Great content and presentation. Better than expected."
- Facilities Engineer
"Good content and well organized. The actual HAZOP example was great. "
- Facilities EIT
"Organized course with an experienced instructor."
- Project Engineer