
IKTVA 2020
IKTVA -2020
IKTVA stands for “In-Kingdom Total Value Add” (iktva) program. It was launched by
Saudi Aramco to baseline, measure and drive increased levels of localization in its
supply chain. The Iktva program is designed to drive supply-chain efficiency, value add
across operations and create a diverse, globally sustainable competitive energy sector
within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the long-term vitality of its commercial
ecosystem.
The Iktva Program was launched in 2015 as a structured approach to localization. It has
become one of the Kingdom’s most important and strategic programs that is focused on
the development of the energy sector and the creation of a world-class supply chain.
Iktva aims to:
- Reach 70% local content
- Increase exports of Saudi-made energy goods and services
- Create thousands of technical and professional jobs and careers
The program offers value creation opportunities for firms while also improving the
supply chain. Suppliers benefit from the increasing opportunities, expansions, access to
a highly skilled Saudi workforce, and exposure to industry-leading innovation, and
capturing markets throughout other parts of the world.
GET – ALDAHI IKTVA INITIATIVE
GET Aldahi is taking the following initiatives to meet the Iktva goals of Saudi Aramco
Integrated Saudization of Operations & Maintenance for the Oilfield (ISOMO)
This is a complete package provided to the clients that makes young graduates and
technical diploma holders technically competent personnel for Operations and
Maintenance in the Oilfield.
GET hires young and dynamic Saudi graduates, trains them in skills (English and
Technical) so as to bring them up to speed with the Oil & Gas industry operations
across various Product Service Lines ( e.g Coiled Tubing, Cementing, Drilling, Well
Testing, Wireline, Completions etc).
We then deploy the personnel to customers operations and then manage their complete
careers with constant training and exposure to the industry.
The 3-5 year program includes:
- Assessing and hiring young Saudis fresh out of colleges/university
- Introductory courses in technical topics, HSE and soft skills
- Ongoing 3 to 6 month training in English language
- Exposure to wellsite operations of various service lines
- Ensuring each person has a core service line with detailed knowledge of theoretical fundamentals of the relevant service line
- Actual on-the-job training for the Core service line
- Continuous training on oilfield operations and practical tips to problem-solving
- Continuous HSE courses to ensure safety-oriented mindset
- Career management from a junior operative to standalone contributor
GET is deploying a mix of technology and on-ground resources to provide ISOMO:
- On-ground team including project coordinator to ensure each participant receives customized attention and training
- Training resources , including classroom based and training center
- Leveraging GET’s online Learning Management System , Petronet Academy, to deliver learning and track progress
- On-the-job training through its partner companies who have wellsite operations
Integrated Maintenance Solutions (IMS)
This is based on GET Aldahi’s workshop in Dammam which supports companies that
outsource their maintenance to GET. This is a KPI-based service for maintenance of
oilfield equipment like Downhole Motors, Hydraulic Appointment, and Power Packs. The
aim is to provide in-country maintenance for most commonly used equipment in the Oil
and gas industry in KSA, rather than send equipment out of the country. The service
also helps to build local capability for maintenance solutions.
Integrated Procurement and Supply Chain Management Solutions (IPSCM)
Integrated MRO solutions (parts and spares used in regular repair & maintenance) are
an end-to-end complete package, including stocking of local inventory and making it
availabe at zero lead time. This service will further include the substitution of parts
manufactured in KSA to replace parts being imported, which will enhance the ICV.