Ludwig Gross, Fabrice Rey, and Julien Métayer, Technip Energies, France, outline the available advanced solutions for collaborative operator training. Figure 1. View of the high fidelity VR model of the FLNG in CETO®.
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hen it comes to plant safety and productivity, plant operators are key personnel. This is a fact well known to process industries such as LNG production. Plant operators are in charge of conducting operations efficiently and managing day-to-day production and upsets to avoid major incidents. Their skilled responses are essential for safe and profitable production management. With more complex plants in remote locations, operating companies face the challenge of finding new ways to train operators that are less costly and more efficient. Offering a digital induction to field operations or the acquisition of new skills without leaving the office is a personal development opportunity much appreciated by plant operators, particularly millennials. These smart and innovative training
solutions assist plant management in mitigating the loss of knowledge and competencies following the retirement of the more experienced workforce. For more than a decade companies have been using operator training simulators (OTS) on a routine basis. However, an OTS is dedicated to the console operator. Field operators must rely on on-the-job training (OJT). A major limitation of physical OJT is the increased risk from junior operators handling critical situations. In such events, the senior operator will have to take over control, limiting learning opportunities for the less experienced junior. To enhance field operator training, companies have been turning to immersive training simulators (ITS) in addition to OJT. Standard ITS is a valuable tool for maintenance planning and for
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