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Process Plant Troubleshooting & Engineering Problem Solving

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Process Plant Performance and Safety

Process Plant Troubleshooting & Engineering Problem Solving
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

19-23 Oct 2026
London
$5,950
11-15 Jan 2027
Dubai
$5,950
18-22 Jan 2027
London
$5,950
15-19 Mar 2027
Dubai
$5,950
19-23 Apr 2027
Dubai
$5,950
31 May-04 Jun 2027
Dubai
$5,950
18-22 Oct 2027
London
$5,950

ONLINE

13-17 Jul 2026
Online
$4,950
07-11 Dec 2026
Online
$4,950
25-29 Jan 2027
Online
$4,950
12-16 Jul 2027
Online
$4,950
06-10 Dec 2027
Online
$4,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

 

Training Overview

Training Overview

The Process Plant Troubleshooting & Engineering Problem Solving Training Course equips participants with advanced skills to identify, analyze, and resolve operational challenges in process plants. Designed for professionals aiming to boost safety, efficiency, and reliability, the course emphasizes proactive troubleshooting and structured problem-solving approaches.

Participants will learn how to apply standardized methods, tools, and protocols to address plant performance issues while considering human factors, operational dynamics, and team collaboration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and practical analysis, attendees gain hands-on experience in solving real-world engineering problems, helping their organizations improve process efficiency and operational consistency.

Key Focus Areas of this Course:

  • Essential terminologies, tools, and techniques for engineering problem solving.
  • Structured “Blue-Print” approach for problem analysis and resolution.
  • Practical application of maturity indexing, planning, and troubleshooting protocols.
  • Case studies and hands-on exercises to reinforce analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Understanding human factors and their impact on plant performance.
  • Strategies for continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to apply systematic troubleshooting techniques to optimize process plant performance while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What are the goals?

This Engineering Problem Solving Training Course provides participants with the skills to address complex plant issues effectively.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

  • Differentiate between proactive and reactive problem-solving approaches and their impacts.
  • Develop structured methodologies for efficient troubleshooting in plant operations.
  • Apply continuous improvement practices to optimize process performance.
  • Foster teamwork and leadership principles that encourage cooperation and knowledge sharing.
  • Recognize and implement best practices that support successful problem resolution and plant safety.

The course ensures participants gain both the knowledge and confidence to tackle operational challenges in process plants.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process Plant Troubleshooting Training Course is designed for professionals across production, maintenance, and engineering roles.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Employees responsible for leading teams and driving productivity improvements.
  • Professionals facing challenges in resolving process plant problems.
  • Production, maintenance engineering, and process engineering personnel.
  • Supervisors and team leaders in operations and maintenance functions.
  • Planners, coordinators, engineers, and technologists seeking structured problem-solving skills.

Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to improve plant performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall operational safety.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Process Plant Troubleshooting & Engineering Problem Solving Training Course combines formal lectures, interactive discussions, practical exercises, and case studies. Participants will actively engage in problem analysis, team exercises, and real-world scenario simulations to reinforce their learning.

The course emphasizes hands-on application, human factors, and cross-functional problem-solving approaches. By participating in workshops, discussions, and action planning, attendees will develop the confidence and skills to implement solutions in their own process plant environments effectively.

The Course Content

Day One: Basics of Problems Solving
  • Principles of problems solving
  • Procedure of problems solving
  • Methods and documents of problems solving
  • Problem area and detailed procedures (indirect area, manufacturing process problems, product problems, lessons learned)
  • Performance standard (strategic, operational, individual)
  • Critical Relationships
Day Two: Tools & Techniques – Practical Experience
  • Application of decision logic
  • Relationships` analysis
  • Relationship between plant species richness and primary productivity
  • Problem analysis and synthesis
  • Practical Use of Tools and Techniques
  • Project selection methods (benefit/cost ratio, economic model, scoring model, payback period, net present value, discounted cash flow, internal rate of return, opportunity cost, constrained optimization methods, non-financial considerations)
Day Three: Maximizing the Contribution of People in Process Plants
  • The machine-human connection
  • A high-quality digital shift handover process
  • Embrace technology and support human factors
  • Working practices – empowerment or impairment?
  • Individual motivators (external vs. internal motivation)
  • Developing leadership competence
Day Four: Operator, Maintainer, Designer Interface in Process Plants
  • Process plant and machinery specific issues
  • Performance (impacting factors, Performance defined in terms of speed, quality and cost
  • Cross functional problem solving
  • Development of maintenance strategy
  • Life cycle analysis, design for operation, design for maintenance
  • Strategies, planning, and protocols
Day Five: Open Forum
  • Cross function team working
  • Configuration management
  • Development of standards and Key Performance Indicators
  • Auditing the process to a dynamic standard
  • Case studies and action plans
  • Wrap up

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training