Solving Maintenance Challenges In The Oil And Gas Industry

Oil and gas companies in Canada operate in complex environment that’s subject to national and international constraints. Fluctuating prices and strict regulation are among some of the challenges that affect operations. These have a trickle down effect on maintenance and safety.



Here are some common maintenance challenges and their solutions.

Machinery maintenance

Assets used in the oil and gas industry are complex, expensive, and require the expertise of specialists for repair and maintenance. Every piece of equipment used in oil drilling has very specific functions to perform in the drilling process, which means the maintenance tasks vary in complexity and duration. Canada also has several offshore oil installations that aren’t easily accessible. Ineffective maintenance can therefore cost a company millions of dollars, lead to accidents due to malfunctioning or failure, slow or halt production, produce poor quality goods, and waste work hours. As an oil drilling business, it’s essential to invest in maintenance, rather than reduce the budget. Efficient and proactive maintenance strategies help in the short run as well as the long run.



Safety

No industry is every completely risk free, but the oil and gas industry, in particular is known to be quite risky. Harsh working conditions lead to accidents and injuries. Most countries are working towards making the oil industry safer for workers and the environment. Since Canada is the 6th largest producer of petroleum and therefore has to focus on all aspects of the industry, including safety of workers. Safety regulations are in place for oil drilling companies in Canada. These regulations include records and reports, inconsistent provisions, building safety, housekeeping, maintenance, etc and they are to be strictly followed to prevent accidents.

Here are some additional steps to improve safety on site:

· Avoid using machinery past their lifespan

· Never cut back on the maintenance budget

· Sufficient staff training on safety compliance

· Avoid all unsafe work procedures

· Maintenance planning should be done effectively

· Documentation of operating procedures should be accurate at all times

· Avoid falling for the pressure to fulfill production quotas

Contact Instruments is Canada’s only OEM drilling instrumentation manufacturer. They strive to provide solutions for oil drilling across the country. Their products are cost-effective, good quality, reliable, making your site safer for workers. Their team has over 90 years of cumulative experience in the Alberta Oil and Gas industry. Their vast knowledge can help you solve all instrumentation issues. Get in touch with them for premium pump stands, trash pump parts, and much more.

 

 

  

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