PERFORATING AND ENERGETIC SAFETY DALLAS - FORT WORTH ...

DALLAS - FORT WORTH. AUGUST 5-6, 2019.

2019-NAPS-4.1

AUTHORS: Steve Wierenga ? That Wireline Guy on behalf of Energy Safety Canada

PERFORATING AND ENERGETIC SAFETY

SESSION IV:

2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators

Safety Course

2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Introduction What is the Canadian Interprovincial Oilwell Perforators Permit Who are the stakeholders Review of the course sections & highlights of changes Conclusion References & Acknowledgements Questions

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Introduction

THE PROJECT

In the spring of 2017, it was determined that the ESC/PSAC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course was outdated and in need of updates in order to bring it into compliance with the changes in current Canadian Oilwell Explosives regulations, industry technology and Best/Recommended Practices.

The last update was in 2011 and significant changes in Perforating Technology, Explosives Regulations and Industry Best Practices have occurred since that time.

A Sub-Committee was formed by the PSAC Perforators Safety Committee and tasked with this undertaking. This group was made up of volunteer Subject Matter Experts representing PSAC member companies with specific knowledge in various areas of Oilwell Explosive Operations and Regulations. The final subcommittee consisted of four members.

The first task was for the Sub-Committee to identify, gather and review all relative information and documentation relating to the Oilwell Explosives industry.

Several meetings were held for each of the sections and updates made as required based on the reference documents accepted as relevant by the Sub-Committee.

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Introduction

THE PROJECT (Continued)

It was decided to keep the same format of 5 sections with the specific subjects as follows:

1. Introduction to Explosive Safety 2. Oilwell Explosives and Devices 3. Storage & Transportation 4. Safe Perforating Gun Loading Facility Handling Practices 5. Safe Well Site Handling Practices

A technical writer was supplied to the Sub-Committee to compile and format the new material into a course manual and PowerPoint complete with instructor notes. A SharePoint site was setup so Sub-Committee members could collaborate and stay current on progress.

The Interprovincial Harmonization Committee was re-formed and each jurisdiction was provided the material for review and approval.

The course content was presented to the PSAC Perforators Safety Committee for review and all member companies and ESC Course Instructors were provided a copy of the new manual for comment. These comments were reviewed and incorporated into the course material.

New course material was rolled out in April 2019.

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What is the Oilwell Perforators Safety Training Course?

HISTORY

Formal training for Oilwell Perforators was initiated in 1991. (PITS/Enform/ESC and PSAC)

Incidents have been reduced significantly since formal training was utilized.

A specialized perforating committee was established to manage and self-regulate the perforating industry. (PSAC Oilwell Perforators Committee)

The course is now in it's fourth version, each revision has gone through a similar process for updates

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What is the Oilwell Perforators Safety Training Course?

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Provide workers with a basic knowledge of oilwell explosives safety Provide a minimum training standard acceptable to both industry

and government Meet requirements to obtain an Interprovincial Oilwell Blasters

Permit

DESIGNED FOR

Wireline Perforating and Completions Services (including eCoil services) Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) Services (including jointed pipe and mechanical coil services) Pipe Recovery Service Tools Abandonment Service Tools Slickline Explosive Services

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Interprovincial Oilwell Blaster Application

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age Communicate effectively in English (written and oral) Six months appropriate experience in the last 36 months Physically capable of doing the work Pass an approved written exam with a minimum score of

85% Confirmation of Federal Authorization to Handle Explosives

from Natural Resources Canada ? Explosives Regulatory Division (NRCan-ERD) Permit is valid for 5 years ? recertification by retaking full course

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Who are the stakeholders?

PETROLEUM SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PSAC) OILWELL PERFORATORS COMMITTEE

The Canadian national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry.

PSAC is Working Energy and as the voice of this sector, advocates for its members to enable the continued innovation, technological advancement and in-the-field experience they supply to energy explorers and producers in Canada and internationally, helping to increase efficiency, ensure safety and protect the environment.

All service companies that are licensed for Oilwell Perforating Explosives in Canada are members of PSAC, the majority send regular representation to the Oilwell Perforators Committee. Meetings typically held every 2 months or as needed.

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