Shell Drilling and Production Camp – Robert, LA Briefing Pack 2008 ...

Guide for Participants
Dress code
Casual “student wear” is acceptable for class; however, it’s possible that members of Shell’s executive
leadership team may be in attendance during the week. So it’s advisable to be comfortable, yet presentable.
You should bring bathing suits for the “Water Survival” course as well as for recreation. Be sure to dress for
the weather, as it can be unpredictable. For example, it can be cool in the classrooms, so bring clothes for
both hot and cold weather (i.e. jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sweatshirts). You may also want to bring a coat or
jacket.
You should also bring personal care products, like toothpaste, shampoo and soap. Towels are provided, but
you may bring your own.
Note: Wireless Internet connection is available for those with laptops. Be sure to bring your camera or video
camera if you would like to record your experience.
Special diet
If you have special dietary requirements and/or restrictions, please advise your Camp Coordinator in
advance so that we can accommodate your needs.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
(NB: “A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term
adverse affect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, such as those involved in mobility,
manual dexterity, physical co-ordination, speech, hearing, eyesight or communication, or a permanent
condition which is controlled by medication.”)
If “Yes,” and you would like to provide additional information, to enable Shell to offer you the provision of
any “reasonable adjustments” you may need, please contact the Camp Coordinator.
Agenda
Below is a breakdown of activities to expect during the Camp:
• Production Operations Training – 2 days
• Drilling and Well Control Training – 1 day
• Health, Safety & Environmental Training – 1 day
• Tour of One Shell Square – 1 day
o SEPCove (Shell Exploration & Production Collaborative Virtual Equipment)*
o Real Time Operations Center
o Production Operations Management Center
o Piping Design Room*
*Availability may be limited due to business use.
Course descriptions
Water Survival
This course covers the essentials to develop/improve water survival skills. Students practice in-water survival
techniques (survival float, helicopter egress, clothing inflation, use of lifesaving equipment, and water entry
from a height) in an indoor pool at RTC. Water Survival covers Helicopter Underwater Escape using a stateof-the-art
helicopter simulator in an indoor swimming pool. The student learns to brace for crash/impact in
water and proper escape techniques if aircraft remains on surface, sinks in upright position, or sinks and
rolls over to an inverted position. Students are taught techniques to deal with disorientation and anxiety.
This part of the program is consistently the most memorable event of the camp and conducted with the
utmost of student safety.
Students do NOT need to know how to swim.
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
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