Operator Training Systems
The use of dynamic simulation for Operator Training Systems (OTS) improves operator performance by accelerating the onboarding process and facilitating knowledge transfer from experienced personnel to less experienced operators.
Explore solutions that allow you to provide an environment for continuous education
and improvement throughout your plant lifecycle.
Big Picture
Leverage Dynamic Simulation
to Accelerate Operator Competency
Process industries are facing a growing skills gap as experienced operators retire faster than new talent can be trained. Manufacturers are losing senior operators that possess deep process and automation knowledge that is difficult to instill
in new hires through traditional training methods. Operator Training Systems (OTS) close this gap by accelerating operator competency, improving performance, and enabling risk free practice of infrequent scenarios such as startups, shutdowns, abnormal conditions, and upset recovery. Onyx 360’s proven OTS provides a customized, dynamic replica of your plant
and its automation system and couples this with structured training exercises
that enable new operators to gain years of experience in a fraction of the time.
Build Better Plant Operators and Reduce Risk and Cost
How it Works
Connected Performance Approach to Operator Training Systems
Operator Training Systems (OTS) become even more powerful inside the Onyx 360 ecosystem. Here’s how it delivers clarity across your enterprise:
System requirements definition
We consult with manufacturers to determine the optimal system to achieve the highest return for the desired application based on our industry expertise and experience.
Build a dynamic,
real-time model
We utilize tools and Onyx 360 proven methods to rapidly build models that meet these requirements, integrated with the automation system.
Return on Investment Before Startup
First-quartile operators start up faster with less downtime and fewer errors. Reduced risk and improved startup performance often deliver ROI well before plant startup, compressing years of on-the-job experience into months. The Onyx 360 approach integrates seamlessly into automation project timelines to realize these gains.
Embed into training programs
Onyx 360 ensures that the Operator Training System is integrated into your training programs with supporting courseware for consistent training delivery and certification programs. All of this is deployed through a training management suite that logs training sessions and operator performance.
Continuous improvement
The Operator Training System helps operations identify improvement areas, capture tribal knowledge, and reduce operator variability—driving consistent decision-making and adoption of new or updated processes, procedures, and automation systems.
Supports multi-purpose dynamic simulation and immersive solutions
The Onyx 360 Operator Training System supports FATs, regulatory documentation, and virtual commissioning, with optional VR integration—maximizing a single investment without redundancy.