Advance refinery management with the Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals course in Paris. Learn safety, quality, and efficiency.
From:
16-02-2026
Course Overview
Refineries and petrochemical plants operate in highly competitive and regulated environments, where operational excellence is key to profitability and sustainability. This Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Course equips participants with proven methodologies, tools, and practices to optimize performance, minimize risks, and ensure compliance.
The course explores process optimization, reliability management, safety culture, and continuous improvement frameworks. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how leading refineries and petrochemical companies achieve efficiency, reduce downtime, and embed operational excellence into daily practices.
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to design and implement operational excellence initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Course Benefits
Improve efficiency and productivity in refinery operations.
Strengthen safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Apply continuous improvement tools for sustainable performance.
Enhance equipment reliability and asset management.
Drive cost savings and operational profitability.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of operational excellence in refining and petrochemicals.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to process optimization.
Strengthen risk management and HSE practices.
Implement strategies for reliability and asset integrity.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Benchmark performance against global best practices.
Align operational excellence with corporate strategy.
Training Methodology
The course uses expert-led lectures, interactive case studies, group workshops, and real-world benchmarking exercises. Participants will practice applying operational excellence frameworks to refinery and petrochemical scenarios.
Target Audience
Refinery and petrochemical plant managers.
Operations, production, and process engineers.
HSE and quality professionals.
Continuous improvement and performance specialists.
Target Competencies
Operational excellence frameworks.
Lean and Six Sigma application.
Safety and HSE management.
Process optimization and reliability.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Operational Excellence
Defining operational excellence in refineries and petrochemicals.
Key drivers: safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Global trends and performance benchmarks.
Building a culture of excellence.
Unit 2: Process Optimization and Efficiency
Lean principles for refinery operations.
Six Sigma tools for process improvement.
Reducing waste and energy consumption.
Case studies on process optimization.
Unit 3: Reliability and Asset Integrity
Strategies for asset performance management.
Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches.
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
Digital tools for equipment monitoring.
Unit 4: Safety, Risk, and Compliance
Strengthening refinery safety culture.
Risk assessment and hazard analysis (HAZOP).
Regulatory compliance frameworks.
Learning from major industry incidents.
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Embedding continuous improvement cycles (Kaizen).
Driving innovation in refinery and petrochemical operations.
Measuring and sustaining performance improvements.
Future directions: digitalization and Industry 4.0 in refining.
Unit 6: Leadership in Operational Excellence
Role of leadership in driving excellence.
Change management in refinery organizations.
Aligning operational goals with business strategy.
Case studies of successful transformations.
Unit 7: Achieving Sustainable Operational Excellence
Integrating sustainability into operations.
Carbon reduction and energy transition strategies.
Building resilience in refining and petrochemicals.
Roadmap for operational excellence implementation.
Ready to achieve world-class refinery and petrochemical performance?
Join the Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and transform your organization’s operations.
The Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Courses in Paris provide professionals with an advanced understanding of the strategies, systems, and performance methodologies essential for optimizing operations across refining and petrochemical facilities. Designed for engineers, operations managers, reliability professionals, and process specialists, these programs focus on improving productivity, safety, quality, and sustainable performance within complex industrial environments.
Participants gain valuable insights into operational excellence frameworks, exploring how integrated process optimization, asset reliability, and continuous improvement principles drive superior operational outcomes. The courses cover key topics such as process safety management, energy efficiency, production planning, equipment reliability, and performance benchmarking. Through real-world case studies and applied analytical tools, attendees learn how to identify operational bottlenecks, enhance system reliability, and apply data-driven strategies to reduce downtime and improve plant throughput.
These refinery and petrochemical operational excellence training programs in Paris emphasize the importance of aligning operational practices with strategic objectives. Participants explore advanced methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, maintenance optimization, digital transformation, and operational risk management. The curriculum also highlights how emerging technologies—such as automation, predictive analytics, and smart monitoring systems—support efficient decision-making and long-term asset performance.
Attending these training courses in Paris offers a unique opportunity to engage with global industry experts and professionals from diverse refinery and petrochemical backgrounds. The city’s innovative and international business setting enhances learning through interactive workshops, expert discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped with the tools and insights needed to enhance operational performance, strengthen reliability programs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives—ultimately achieving safer, more efficient, and more competitive operations within refineries and petrochemical plants.