Special Oilwell Operator

Special Oilwell Operator is a self-study online course that teaches you the details about oilfield boilers that are typically a component of a drilling or service rig. You will learn about the safe operation of an oilfield boiler, with a capacity of up to 1,000 kW.

• Participants are given unlimited attempts for this online practice exam
• Students have access to the course for 90 days from initial registration. If not completed within that time, registration fees will not be reimbursed see Cancelation Policy
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ABSA Exam Details

To qualify for the ABSA SOW examination, participants must meet the following ABSA criteria:

• Six months’ experience in an installation that involves a boiler or boilers operating as part of a transportable power plant at a drilling or hydrocarbon production site
• The ABSA examination application is scheduled directly through their website www.absa.ca
• The SOW certificate is renewable by paying a yearly fee to ABSA
• Energy Safety Canada does not have any affiliation with ABSA certifications. For information regarding recertification, replacement certificates or exam results, please contact ABSA