Training Module Catalog
70+ modules across operations, maintenance, safety, and PSM compliance. Filter by category and level to find exactly what you need.
Operator Level 1 — New Hire / Orientation
Refinery Overview & Site Orientation
Process flow from crude to products, site layout, control room operations
OSHA PSM Overview
The 14 PSM elements, operator responsibilities, compliance culture
Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS)
Chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheets, GHS pictograms, right-to-know
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE selection, use, inspection, and limitations by hazard category
Permit Systems
Hot work, confined space, line breaking, excavation — when and how
Emergency Response & Muster
Evacuation, shelter-in-place, alarm recognition, muster accountability
Lockout/Tagout for Operators
Affected vs. authorized roles, verification, group LOTO procedures
Environmental Awareness
SPCC, RMP, LDAR, stormwater — operator compliance responsibilities
Operator Level 2 — Unit Operations Fundamentals
Hydrocarbon Chemistry Basics
Paraffins, olefins, naphthenes, aromatics — refining building blocks
Distillation Principles
VLE, tray hydraulics, reflux ratio, pressure-temperature relationships
Heat Transfer Fundamentals
Conduction, convection, radiation — exchanger and heater energy transfer
Fluid Flow & Pumping
Pressure, head, friction, pump curves, NPSH, cavitation
Compression Principles
Gas laws, compression ratio, intercooling, surge protection
Chemical Reaction Basics
Catalysis, exo/endothermic, reaction rate, deactivation mechanisms
Process Control Fundamentals
PID, cascade, feed-forward, ratio control, DCS interface navigation
Reading P&IDs
ISA symbology, line classes, instrument tags, control valve notation
Operator Level 3 — Unit-Specific Operations
Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
Desalter through atmospheric tower — startup, shutdown, emergency ops
Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU)
Vacuum operation, ejector systems, HVGO/LVGO quality control
Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC)
Reactor/regenerator, slide valves, gas plant, wet gas compressor
Hydrocracker
HP hydrogen operations, reactor control, emergency depressuring
Catalytic Reformer (CCR/Semi-Regen)
Catalyst regeneration, chloride management, hydrogen production
Alkylation Unit
HF/H2SO4 acid operations, safety systems, emergency response
Delayed Coker
Drum switching, decoking, heater management, coke handling
Hydrotreater / HDS
Sulfur removal, hydrogen management, catalyst activity monitoring
Sulfur Recovery Unit (Claus)
Thermal/catalytic stages, tail gas treating, environmental compliance
Amine Treating / Gas Sweetening
Absorber/regenerator ops, amine quality, foaming prevention
Operator Level 4 — Advanced Operations
Abnormal Situation Management
Recognition, diagnosis, and response to process upsets
Process Troubleshooting
Systematic root cause identification for operational problems
Yield Optimization
Maximizing product value through operating parameter adjustments
Turnaround Preparation & Execution
Shutdown planning, isolation, startup, lessons learned
Incident Investigation Participation
Evidence preservation, root cause analysis, corrective actions
Mechanic Level 1 — Craft Fundamentals
Refinery Safety for Maintenance
H2S, hydrocarbon, thermal hazards, PPE for maintenance work
Permits, LOTO, Tools, Rigging, Scaffolding, Heights
6 core safety modules for maintenance craft workers
Mechanic Level 2 — Mechanical Fundamentals
Blueprints, Vessels, Piping, Flange Assembly
Static equipment fundamentals — ASME VIII, B31.3, PCC-1
Pump Fundamentals & Mechanical Seals
Centrifugal/PD pumps, API 610/682 seal systems
Bearings, Alignment, Vibration, Lubrication
Rotating equipment fundamentals — API RP 686
Mechanic Level 3 — Equipment-Specific Maintenance
Centrifugal Pump Overhaul
Complete teardown, inspection, reassembly — API 610/697
Compressor Maintenance (Recip & Centrifugal)
Valves, packing, seals, bearings — API 617/618
Steam Turbine & Control Valve Maintenance
Governor, T&TV, bearings, actuators, positioners
Exchangers, Relief Devices, Fired Heaters
Bundle pulling, PSV pop testing, tube replacement
Tank Inspection & Piping Repair
API 653 compliance, hot tapping, ASME PCC-2 repairs
Mechanic Level 4 — Advanced / Specialist
Corrosion & Damage Mechanisms
60+ mechanisms per API 571 — recognition and mitigation
Welding Inspection & NDE Methods
ASME IX, VT/UT/MT/PT/RT — API 577
Machinery Diagnostics & RCFA
Advanced vibration, orbit plots, evidence-based failure analysis
Turnaround Planning & Predictive Maintenance
Scheduling, PdM technologies, condition monitoring programs
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