IADC WellSharp Service Company Equipment Operator Workover Well Control

This course is designed for equipment operators who are primarily responsible for the workover operational processes of well control.

Prior IWCF or IADC certification at Introductory or Driller Level is recommended but not mandatory. The training is role-specific so previous experience in an assistant driller or driller role during drilling operations is assumed. Please contact us to discuss delegate suitability if you have any doubts or queries.

The aim of the IADC WellSharp Service Company Equipment Operator Workover Well Control course is to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of an equipment operator during workover operations.

The course is delivered over 5 days through presentation of a series of interactive lectures supported by videos and animations, supplemented by a classroom workbook and further self-study exercises. The topics covered during this course include: • Risk Awareness and Management • Well Control Principles and Calculations • Barriers • Influx Fundamentals • Gas Characteristics and Behavior • Completion and Workover Fluids • General Overview of Surface and Subsurface Wellbore Equipment • Procedures • Well Kill in Preparation of Well Intervention • Special Situations • Organizing a Well Control Operation • Testing • Well Control Drills • Government, Industry and Company Rules, Order, and Policies • Ancillary Considerations