Course Overview

Why do we need security training in the oil and gas industry?

The oil and gas sector is lucrative and relevant to the flow of the global economy in today’s world. Due to that, its physical and backend operations are constant targets of different sets of criminal organisations. Hence, the industry needs people to specialise solely in studying and maintaining the integrity of these operations.

What knowledge should an oil and gas security personnel possess?

As an oil and gas security personnel, you are tasked with discovering and analysing risks or potential risks. You are also charged with developing security measures to prevent these risks or mitigate the corresponding effects. Therefore, you need to understand security systems and architecture, automation, information technology, databases and cyber security. You also need knowledge of pipeline systems and the corresponding technology.

This Oil and Gas Security training course by Zoe Talent Solutions empowers you with innovative ways of dealing with the security of the oil and gas industry. It teaches approaches that are entirely different from the traditional and reactionary. In today’s world, security extends beyond physical attacks and environmental threats. Damages like systems infiltration, reputational damage and internal threats now fall under the umbrella of security concerns.

This course explores oil and gas security as a whole. It also explores pipeline technology. At the end of this course, you will be acquainted with the skills needed to evolve as an oil and gas security specialist and take on prospective oil and gas industry jobs.

Course Objectives

The oil and gas security training course by Zoe Talent Solutions is packed with modules designed to train delegates to spot threats, manage them, and mitigate threats. In addition, it is designed to equip participants with supervisory and managerial skills to protect assets and plan security according to international standards. At the end of the course, oil and gas professionals are expected to:

• Understand mitigation procedures for fully blown threats in the oil and gas sector
• Have in-depth knowledge of the best practices across different types of threats
• Understand pro-activity and how to apply professional methods to prevent risks
• Comprehend the process of key asset identification and loophole assessment
• Be able to carry out a proper risk assessment
• Understand the metrics of risk quantification and threat measurement
• Know the procedures for risk and damage control. This includes cost control, personnel and reputational management
• Know how to prepare and execute security projects
• Understand the application of cyber security in oil and gas security
• Analyse secure cyber-security courses to protect intellectual property in the oil and gas sector
• Understand how to pitch security issues to the executive and gain support to implement security projects of different facets

Training Methodology

Participants would get access to training methods that have proven effective. The training sessions would involve professionals in their respective fields. In addition, the training would integrate interactive classroom sessions with practical sessions.

Participants would be exposed to simulations for them to gain practical experiences. Audio and visual materials and case studies would be a major part of these practical sessions. Participants would also be given group tasks to encourage active participation and productive role play.

Finally, the manual would contain all the relevant presentations and handouts to which the participants can go back whenever they need it. Zoe Talent Solutions follows the “Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model” in all its courses

Organisational Benefits

Organisations attending this course by Zoe Talent Solutions benefit in some of the ways listed below:

• Secure security systems managed by individuals who are trained by professionals and knowledgeable about the latest technology
• Protection of the human, physical and capital resources of the oil and gas sector
• Pro-active threat management and the consequent ability to function even in the event of a possible security breach
• The improved reputation of oil and gas industries and operating procedures
• Economic stability and smooth international exchange due to well-designed counter breach structures
• Reduced threats to personnel and physical and financial safety for industries in the global oil and gas sector

Personal Benefits

The oil and gas security training course is not only beneficial to the global community; delegates stand to gain from it. Here are some of the individual benefits for participants:

• Complete comprehension of possible risks to their country’s oil and gas sector or individual company
• New skill sets that help them to plan against threats and prevent security complications in their respective countries
• Proper understanding of crisis management and damage control techniques when faced with security complications
• Improved professional reputation due to the addition of new skill sets
• Practical application of security structures in situations other than oil and gas
• Defence and Survival techniques for these individuals

 Who Should Attend?

The training course is perfect for all personnel with careers relating to security management and security response. Essentially, the following professionals can take the training course.

• Human resource supervisors responsible for security management
• Fire department officers in oil and gas facilities globally
• Security supervisors in oil and gas facilities
• Facility supervisors in national and international oil and gas facilities
• Oil and gas IT security expert
• Database management personnel in oil and gas facilities
• Health, safety and environment management personnel
• Any individual interested in knowing about oil and gas security and risk management

 Course Outline

The oil and gas security training course by Zoe Talent Solutions is broken down into different modules for ease of comprehension. These modules are structured to handle everything about oil and gas security in units.

Module 1: An Introduction to Oil and Gas Security Management

• Meaning
• Overview
• Types
• Objectives

Module 2: Security Risks Commonin the Oil and Gas Industry

• Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Analysis of the different forms of risks
• Discussing the strategies and processes involved in risk management

Module 3: Oil and Gas Industry Security Culture

• The local, national, and international legal obligations to security
• Steps to creating a successful security culture in an organisation
• Concept of reputations management
• The nuances and planning of security projects
• Implementation of security project
• Emergency response and systems recovery
• Immediate response to crisis/incidents
• Principles of personnel allocation – Who does What?
• Managing incidents on scene

Module 4: Security Audit and Identification of Potential Threats to Assets

• How to identify key access points
• Conducting a thorough survey of security systems
• Procedures for personnel screening
• The screening process for contractors and sub-contractors
• Screening procedure for visitors – local and international

Module 5: Asset Protection Methods

• Understanding building design and physical security
• Breakdown of perimeter defences
• Surveillance systems and patrol routine
• Counter and anti-surveillance training

Module 6: Emergency Response Procedures

• Successful investigations &interviewing techniques
• Fire breakout response and basic evacuation training
• Emergency communication
• Response to terrorism

Module 7: Structures to Put in Place for Oil and Gas Security Management

• Social media management and public relations
• Emergency communication strategies
• Channels of communication – control rooms and control centres
• Contingency structures
• Plans and procedures for security crisis management and effect mitigation
• Security mutual aid

Module 8: Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas Industry

• Meaning of cybersecurity
• Forms of cybersecurity in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Major cyber threats in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Network and information security
• Cyber and computer security
• Theft of identity – What to do and how to prevent it
• Principles of workstation security
• Data privacy and retention
• Principle of a clear desk