Subject-matter experts from ExxonMobil led four courses in April as part of the Tamayoz training programme, an initiative launched in 2012 to share ExxonMobil’s technical, commercial, and operational expertise with Qatar’s workforce.
The Tamayoz programme emphasises ExxonMobil Qatar’s direct support for the Qatar National Vision 2030 by sharing experience, disseminating knowledge, and instilling best practices with partners and individuals in Qatar’s energy industry, the company said.
The areas covered during the courses were commercial, technical (surface and subsurface), and project management. More than 120 free courses have been offered to ExxonMobil partners with nearly 1,700 individuals receiving training since 2012.
“ExxonMobil’s ongoing commitment to the development of Qatar’s national workforce drives the Tamayoz training programme,” said ExxonMobil Qatar president and general manager Alistair Routledge. “By sharing industry-leading technical, commercial, and operational expertise, ExxonMobil Qatar contributes to the Qatar National Vision 2030 through the energy of its people, its advanced technology, and its expertise in operational excellence.”
Routledge explained, “The State of Qatar’s transformation towards a knowledge-based economy lies in its strongest asset: People power. ExxonMobil Qatar is providing the energy that fuels human potential through the professional and personal development of the employees of Qatar Petroleum (QP) and our joint ventures.
“By empowering the next generation of Qatari business leaders so they can add value locally and compete globally, ExxonMobil is helping to establish a solid foundation for Qatar’s sustainable future.”
The “Commercial Power Basics” course was held in early April for a targeted group of attendees. Kicking-off with a brief review of electricity fundamentals, the intensive one-day programme also provided an overview of the primary power generation technologies, fuel types, thermal generation, and renewable energy sources. The training concluded with a presentation on cogeneration and a brief discussion on transmission.
“Production Engineering Overview” and “Technical (Surface and Subsurface)” were also offered in April. The week-long course provided background on concepts and terminology for both surface and subsurface production systems and equipment.
Participants were able to identify the step-wise methods to find, produce, and process gas, oil, and water. The course was tailored for each attendee to help them place their own specialty within the overview of production.
The in-depth “Project Engineering Overview” was a week-long programme that falls under the Project Management subject area. The course targeted currently assigned project engineers and emerging project engineer candidates to enhance their skills and competencies.
Upon completion of the course, participants were able to describe the roles and responsibilities of a project engineer during capital projects, discuss major work processes underpinning the position, assess and critique contractor performance, and distinguish and evaluate key interfaces.
Launched in support of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s vision to increase the participation of Qatari nationals in the workforce, Tamayoz provides professional and personal development opportunities for valued partner QP and joint ventures RasGas and Qatargas.
The Tamayoz training programme channels its programming on six critical competency areas: leadership and personal effectiveness, project management, commercial, and operations excellence, technical (surface and subsurface) and safety, health and the environment.

Participants of the Tamayoz programme join ExxonMobil Qatar officials at the conclusion of the courses.

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