COURSE OVERVIEW:

API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity (MI) Program Management is a high-level course designed to provide the framework for governing asset integrity in complex industrial facilities. This program focuses on the integration of various API standards, such as 510, 570, and 653, into a cohesive management system that ensures the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of static equipment. It addresses the organizational, technical, and administrative challenges of maintaining a world-class inspection department.

The scope of this training covers the entire asset lifecycle, from initial design review and procurement to decommissioning. Participants will explore the development of corporate integrity policies, the implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the management of personnel competencies. The curriculum emphasizes the use of data-driven decision-making, utilizing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) to optimize resources and mitigate the risks of catastrophic equipment failure.

Coverage includes auditing and continuous improvement strategies, ensuring that the mechanical integrity program remains effective and evergreen. The course provides insights into managing relationships with regulatory bodies and insurers, as well as the implementation of advanced data management systems for tracking inspection findings and repairs. By mastering these management principles, attendees will be equipped to lead integrity programs that balance technical excellence with business objectives, fostering a culture of safety and operational discipline.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Design a comprehensive Mechanical Integrity program based on API standards.
2. Establish organizational roles and responsibilities for integrity management.
3. Integrate API 580 Risk-Based Inspection into the plant workflow.
4. Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for inspection.
5. Implement Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) for critical process variables.
6. Manage the competency and certification requirements for the inspection team.
7. Conduct internal audits of the mechanical integrity management system.
8. Oversee the development of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for outages.
9. Manage the selection and oversight of NDT service providers.
10. Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
11. Utilize data management systems for tracking asset health and history.
12. Formulate long-term asset life extension and replacement strategies.
13. Foster a "Reliability Culture" across the operations and maintenance teams.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for integrity managers, inspection department heads, plant managers, reliability leaders, and senior engineers responsible for overseeing asset management programs.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.