COURSE OVERVIEW:

The success of any capital-intensive project is fundamentally determined during the preliminary engineering phase, where conceptual ideas are transformed into technical realities. This course provides a comprehensive roadmap for managing the critical transition from feasibility studies to the start of detailed design. It focuses on the strategic alignment of technical requirements with commercial objectives, ensuring that the project's foundation is technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

The scope of this training encompasses the management of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), the refinement of project scopes, and the establishment of the technical baseline. Participants will learn how to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, manage the interfaces between different technical streams, and oversee the development of initial P&IDs, plot plans, and equipment lists. The course addresses the complexities of "Design Maturity" and provides practical tools for managing technical risks before they impact construction and operations.

Coverage includes the analysis of "Value Engineering" opportunities, the implementation of rigorous "Design Reviews," and the management of long-lead item identification. Attendees will explore the integration of safety and environmental considerations into early design and learn how to structure engineering contracts to drive performance. By mastering the management of preliminary engineering, professionals will be able to lock in project value and provide the clarity required for final investment decisions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the scope and objectives of the Preliminary Engineering phase.
• Manage the transition from conceptual studies to Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated design.
• Establish and maintain the project’s Technical Baseline.
• Implement "Value Engineering" techniques to optimize project costs.
• Oversee the development of critical engineering deliverables like P&IDs and Plot Plans.
• Identify and manage technical risks during the early design phase.
• Manage the engineering interface between process, civil, mechanical, and electrical streams.
• Execute rigorous "Design Reviews" and "HAZID" sessions.
• Determine the requirements for Long-Lead Items (LLIs) during preliminary work.
• Structure and manage engineering service contracts effectively.
• Ensure that the preliminary design meets all regulatory and safety standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Design Leads, and Technical Coordinators involved in the early phases of project development.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize 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.