Program Overview

Education Programs

The university offers various education programs, including micro-credentials, degrees, and certificates, as well as learning abroad opportunities.

Micro-Credentials

The micro-credentials program includes the following courses:

• Automation and Autonomy of Mobile Robots using ROS
• Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology
• AI & Robotics for Energy Integrity
• CCUS Executive Education
• Electrification in Energy
• Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy
• Plastics Circular Economy
• Sustainable Energy Development
• The Hydrogen Economy

Robotics in Energy

The Robotics in Energy micro-credential is designed to bridge the skills gap in the rapidly evolving energy industry. This course empowers professionals to safely and profitably integrate robotics into inspection, monitoring, and maintenance tasksonshore and offshore.

Overview

Duration

Check back Fall 2025 for schedule updates.

Format

Online & In-Person

Price

Discount may apply
Course Price: TBD

Deadline

Application Closed

Why this Credential?

There is a growing demand for robotics systems in production, inspection, and maintenance within the energy industry both onshore and offshore driven by the desire to minimize the risk of human exposure to hazardous environments and reduce operating costs. However, a significant gap exists between the current workforce's expertise and the rapidly evolving technologies.

Who Should Enroll?

This course has been designed primarily for personnel in the energy industry with the following interests:

• Those who need to be aware of the current robotic technology, as well as benefits and risks, to assist business decisions.
• Those who need an appropriate strategy to evaluate the business impact of robots and maintain both safety and sustainability.
• Those who need a sufficient understanding of the working principles and a robotics vocabulary to work with people from various backgrounds
• Those from non-robotics backgrounds wish to gain a deeper understanding of robotics and its applications.

Curriculum

Module 1: Technology awareness (Online)

• Robotics in extreme environments: Downhole, Tank & Confined space, Extreme temperature & pressure
  Subsea & Underwater robotics
• AI & Digital twin for inspection

Module 2: Robotic integration & Business management (Online & In-person)

• Asset owner
• Operator and service provider

Module 3: Safety & Risk assessment and management (Online & In-person)

• Processes and tools for RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) achievement

What You Will Earn

After successfully completing this program:

• Gain a comprehension of the various robotic technologies being adopted in the energy sector, including downhole and in-tank robotics, underwater vehicles, and AI.
• Have a clear understanding of the critical issues related to safety, risk, and economy when adopting robots and be able to evaluate them through qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Plan and apply a robotic project across various disciplines within engineering, maximizing the benefits and mitigating the risks associated with robotic integration.

Instructors

The instructors for this program include:

• Rami Jabari, Engineering Consultant, Aramco Americas
• Brant Cassimere, Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor
• Tao Cheng, Technology Development Lead
• Mauricio Calva, Inspection Engineer
• John O'Brien, Senior Consultant
• Caroline Roberts, Managing Director
• Ralph Gall, Technical Sales Manager
• Thomas Culverhouse, ADCP Group Manager
• Xavier Quintanilla, Program Manager North America, Sprint Robotics
• Kimberley Hayes, CTO, Valkim Technologies
• Yvan Petillot, Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Heriot-Watt University National Robotarium
• John Allen, Industry Liaison, Allen Energy Consultants, LLC (AEC)
• Eddie Gutierrez, North America Sales Manager
• Ivan Miestchovich, sUAS Technical Specialist, MFE Inspection Solutions
• Chance Kirkpatrick, Unmanned Technical Support Specialist (Robotics), MFE Inspection Solutions