Supervisory Excellence in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry

COURSE DURATION 5 DAYS

Date: 28^th September – 2^nd October 2026

 

Course Description

The ALARDI Africa Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry course has been specifically designed to develop the competency of supervisory personnel in the oil and gas sectors by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to achieve Supervisory Excellence in this critical, high-hazard industry.  It has long been recognized that the Supervisory level is the leverage that ensures that management decisions are acted on.

In this course, participants will learn about utilising management and leadership techniques to problem solve day-to-day problems and workforce issues, proactively delegate, and provide clear communication and direction.

This ALARDI Africa Competency Development for Supervisory Excellence in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course is an essential development for supervisors operating and working in the oil and gas industry.

This ALARDI Africa training will highlight:

• The Unique and Important Role of the Supervisor for organizational success and development
• Practical Analysis of risks, creative problem-solving techniques to provide effective decisions
• Powerful Motivation and delegating skills to control teams
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills, as well as leading meetings and team briefs
• Developing People, Coaching Skills, and Increasing Team Performance
• Methods in Achieving the Safety Culture and Target Zero

 

Objectives

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

• Understand the important role and responsibilities of a Supervisor in the organisation
• Determine effective problem-solving, risk identification, and analysis within their working environment
• Apply powerful interpersonal techniques to improve communication, delegate and control teams
• Apply development, coaching, mentoring, and feedback techniques to increase optimum people performance
• Improve the safety climate and culture across the organisation through their attitude and actions

Training Methodology

This ALARDI Africa Supervisory Excellence in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course will utilise a variety of proven, highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes highly interactive facilitated group and individual exercises, industry-relevant case studies, active scenario building, and specifically targeted videos. The instructor will also facilitate learning by encouraging the delegates to test and critically appraise any theories and concepts on the training course.

 

Organisational Impact

In attending this ALARDI Africa course, the organisation will:

• Understand their impact within the business
• Increased motivated personnel in their roles
• Confident personnel in undertaking their duties
• Decrease HR involvement and interjection by resolving conflict at the source
• Greater performance from teams and individuals

 

Personal Impact

By attending this ALARDI Africa training, you will:

• Gain a greater knowledge of your role in the organisation
• Have greater self-awareness and confidence in undertaking your role
• Develop Improved leadership and management development
• Greater increased communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop techniques for developing your team and delegate appropriately

 

WHO Should Attend?

This ALARDI Africa Supervisory Excellence in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit the following individuals who belong to the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry:

• New & Experienced Supervisors
• Team Leaders & Line Managers
• Projects & Process Engineers & Managers
• Senior Engineers
• Foreman & Inspectors

 

Course Outline

DAY 1: The Supervisor: Critical Role in the Industry

• Defining the Importance of the Supervisory Role in the Industry
• To Manage or to Lead?
• Identifying and Applying Your Positional Power Bases
• Understanding and Dealing with Differing Personalities
• Building Integrity, Trust, and Influence to Lead Your Team
• Managing Change to Maximize Leverage and Empowerment

 

DAY 2: Problem Solving, Decision-making, and Delegation

• Assessing Risks and Analyzing Problems
• Problem Solving and Decision-making Process
• SCAMPER Technique for Creative Workplace Problems
• Applying the Decision-making Tunnel Model
• Mastering the Art of Delegation: Delegating Effectively and Efficiently
• Powerful Job Enrichment and Motivation Techniques to Increase Performance

 

DAY 3: Active Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Overcoming Communication Barriers
• Powerful Active Communication Techniques (PACT)
• Developing Your Situational Awareness to Enhance Performance
• Managing Conflict Assertively: Overcoming Negative Objections
• Effective Meeting Skills & Conducting Powerful Team Briefings

 

DAY 4: Developing Your Team and Others

• Understanding Team Dynamics
• Team Development Factors: High-Performing Teams
• Positive Development: Training and Development Planning
• Powerful ‘On the Job’ Coaching for Individual and Team Growth
• Active Feedback Technique to Increase Optimum Performance

 

DAY 5: Achieving HSE Excellence and Safety Leadership

• HSE Culture and Defining Actions Required to Improve
• Dealing with Stress (shutdown, failures, emergencies, incidents, disputes with others)
• Behavioural Skills in Achieving Safety Excellence and Safety Leadership
• Commitment and Compliance towards HSE Standards
• Personal Safety Commitment
• Next Steps

 

Certificate

• On successful completion of this training course, the ALARDI Africa Certificate will be issued to the participants.

 

Venue:

 

Kenya-Nairobi                           Cost USD 1800

Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur           Cost USD 2500

Singapore City, Singapore       Cost USD 3000

Date: 28^th September – 2^nd October 2026