Certification

Managed Pressure Drilling

International Association of Drilling Contractors

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IADC’s Managed Pressure Drilling accreditation program provides comprehensive training for the global drilling industry, emphasizing rigorous training for every person with MPD operation responsibilities. Our Managed Pressure Drilling program provides trainees with in-depth knowledge, well-honed role-specific skills, and greater confidence that they know what to do to prevent and handle MPD incidents.

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Perform Lifting OperationsSafely and Per Permit RequirementsInspect Rigging HardwareFor Certification and ServiceabilityApply Rigging TechniquesTo Loads of Varying Size and ConfigurationOperate Crane and Lifting EquipmentPer HSE RequirementsConduct Personnel Lifting OperationsPer Pre-Lift and Safety RequirementsExecute Rig Move OperationsIncluding Skidding Walking and Well CenteringRig Up Surface EquipmentIncluding Substructure Tanks Pumps and Power SystemsAssemble Derrick and MastIncluding Raising Inspection and SecuringInstall Top Drive SystemIncluding Wiring and Associated EquipmentOperate Drawworks and Hoisting EquipmentDuring Drilling and Tripping OperationsHandle Tubulars and PipeIncluding Makeup Breakout Inspection and StorageExecute Drilling OperationsIncluding Vertical Directional and Unconventional MethodsPerform Tripping OperationsIn and Out of Hole Per Well ConditionsManage Mud and Circulating SystemsIncluding Properties Transfer and Solids ControlOperate Well Control EquipmentIncluding BOP Systems Testing and Pressure Control
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