Arc Flash Training for Oil & Gas Industry
Oil and gas is a major sector that plays a pivotal role in the national and international economy. Currently, it remains the world’s main energy source and involves multiple systems and processes which are capital intensive, exceptionally complex and require cutting-edge technology.
Electricity is closely associated with oil and gas production and those employed in this field must know how to safely work around it.
Understanding the Oil & Gas Industry
For well over a century, oil has been closely connected to natural gas. The advent of shale-based gas development in the U.S. has given this resource a greater role in national energy production, and it offers the benefit of reduced greenhouse emissions when compared with coal. The oil and gas sector is split into 3 parts, which are:
- Upstream, or the process of searching for gas and oil fields and then exploiting them
- Midstream, or the transport and storage of gas and oil
- Downstream, which entails refining and then marketing
Electricity is used at each of the three stages, both to power the facilities needed to store or process the oil and gas as well as the equipment needed to transport it. This is why arc flash training is essential for anyone employed in this sector.
Benefits of Arc Flash Training for the Oil & Gas Industry
Arc flash is a hazardous phenomenon that results from the production of heat and light via an arc fault, which is a form of electric discharge or explosion. The hazard can manifest itself due to a ground-to-air connection or voltage phase within an electrical unit. Because those employed in the oil and gas sector work in close proximity to electrical devices of all kinds, arc flash training and prevention are highly recommended. Aside from preventing injuries and fatalities, another benefit includes:
Greater asset and interruption protection: If an arc flash occurs, not only might it gravely injure nearby personnel, but it can damage equipment and assets to the extent that your operation might be disrupted, causing major downtime and the loss of millions of dollars. Furthermore, customers who depend on you for oil and gas could find themselves in a dire situation. By training your employees how to identify and prevent arc flash hazards, you can literally save millions of dollars in repairs, downtime and possible litigation.
Arc Flash Training with The Jacman Group | Oil & Gas Industry
All maintenance and electrical personnel working in the oil and gas industry are required to complete the Arc Flash /NFPA 70E Training. With more than twenty years of experience, The Jacman Group is the nation’s leading expert in arc flash prevention.
Why Should Companies in the Oil & Gas Industry Work With The Jacman Group?
Training your personnel on how to prevent arc flash should be at the core of your electric safety program. Once employees are able to recognize hazards, they will be better equipped to avoid potential disasters that could lead to downtime, serious injuries, and even fatalities.
To learn more about how The Jacman Group can serve the oil & gas industry, contact us today!
Hear From Real Participants of Our Arc Flash Safety Training
McDermott
The guys said they actually enjoyed the class and came back saying they learned a ton. Instructor was relatable and answered all our questions.
Brookfield Renewable Energy
Thank you again for the quality training provided for our group. My guys were surprised at how good the class. They had no idea how much they didn’t know!
Kindermorgan
Every location speaks very highly of your instructors! They are knowledgeable, relatable, and can even be funny at times. It really makes for an enjoyable class, not your typical boring safety training. Thank you.
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Our Approach to Arc Flash Safety Training
For over 20 years, Jacman Group Safety has been a trusted, leading provider of Arc Flash/NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training. Our approach aims to keep students engaged throughout the process with hands-on and group exercises, including PPE and FR tool demonstrations, as well as individual meter inspection and usage.
Our instructors are subject matter experts who have worked hands-on in the industry for 20 + years. They’re extremely passionate and teach with enthusiasm, using real-world, hands-on experience. Our instructors also work one-on-one to ensure every student has a thorough understanding of the material covered.
We’re dedicated to our customers and guarantee satisfaction with every project undertaken to ensure the best quality 70E training available.
Our goal is to have every student leave our training with valuable, life-saving knowledge allowing them to return to work with a new way of thinking about electrical safety and actually apply what they’ve learned each day.
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We are a nationally recognized electrical safety training company specializing in Arc Flash / NFPA 70E Electrical Safety. Custom courses available upon request. Contact us for more information or to request a quote. We’re here to help you!
