RelyOn Nutec: Complete, Compliant and Innovative Training
RelyOn Nutec, a global provider of safety, compliance and competition services and solutions delivers training courses to not only the oil and gas industry but also to the renewable, maritime, construction, utilities, manufacturing, industrial, mining, and other industries.
The company is trusted by more than 8,000 organizations and over 250,000 people annually. One of its main purposes is to save lives and protect the environment. Today, RelyOn Nutec has offices in 20 countries, with 30 training centers, and awards over 30 international certifications. The company’s facilities are aimed at improving people´s safety assets and the environment through innovative digital services, which include digital learning, simulation technology and a suite of SaaS applications. RelyOn Nutec provides e-learning services that are complete, compliant and innovative.
“In potentially high-risk environments, having a workforce trained to the highest safety standards is essential,” said Maribel Colín Falcón, commercial manager Mexico.
The company’s team of experts in digital learning understand that people routinely work alongside the company’s global safety and training experts to deliver leading innovative solutions with measurable results.
“Our growing product portfolio offers a comprehensive solution for course delivery and innovative digital content designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and drive compliance and worker competency,” said Colín.
RelyOn Nutec provides more than 160 online and blended titles with over 30 recognized accreditations internationally to meet training standards throughout the world.
“Our tailor-made courses are designed to meet the specific needs of organizations in order to comply with legislation or industry standards. The company is aware of today´s unprecedented global changes and in Mexico and Latin America solutions are being presented and has added approximately 30 titles in Spanish to its course catalog. We are committed to investing in the rapid development of a variety of innovative products to meet new national and global challenges,” said Colín.
Consultancy Services
RelyOn Nutec´s footprint and client list ensure the company keeps up with changing local and global requirements as well as practical and digital trends to protect employees, the environment, and its client’s assets. RelyOn Nutec aids its clients by creating a safety culture that reduces operating costs while providing a competent and efficient staff. One of the main advantages of the company is that it is always innovating. “We are at the forefront and up to date with the latest trends and emerging technological developments, in addition we can provide safety consultancy services that go beyond providing
good advice to help organizations implement and revise safety culture, work routines and mindsets that deliver impact where it matters,” said Colín.
Some of the company´s most recognized services are:
Emergency management: Development of procedures and drills against risks and serious accidents.
Leadership Pro: Innovative set of materials for leadership development support and coaching delivered on-site and through virtual sessions.
Tailor-made services and solutions: Material offering for the sector or developing customer-specific training needs.
Policy and procedures: Review or develop operational material and support clients in HSE audit and compliance activities.
In order to carry out some of these courses and training in northern Mexico, RelyOn Nutec opened a new training center in Altamira, Tamaulipas, in 2022. The company’s latest hub seeks to further support the oil and gas industry and safety critical industries in that region, while keeping its commitment to improve safety.
The company told MBN that the biggest industry risk from a work environment perspective is the lack of training and budget allocated to safety measures. RelyOn Nutec’s latest state-ofthe-art training facility incorporates the company’s full suite of safety and technical training services and simulation technology to prevent accidents and other unfortunate events.
The new headquarters are located 20 minutes from the Tampico International Airport and six minutes from the city’s hotel and business area. The center includes six classrooms and a simulation room, where the latest training courses are offered, including the T-BOSIET, T-HUET, T-FOET, API RP 2D APIU Approved Edition, Entry and Rescue in Confined Spaces, Fire Fighting and Rescue Advanced, Work at Heights and Rescue and Training in Compressed Air Emergency Breathing Systems (CA-EBS). The company also provides key certifications, such as IADC, IWCF and API.
Moreover, RelyOn Nutec offers its clients “Control of Work,” which is a comprehensive system for control procedures. For instance, WorkSafe® is an Integrated System of Safety at Work (ISSoW) product that helps manage and control potentially hazardous work activities. One of its many highlights is that it uses processes and techniques designed to create a winwin situation: improve safety performance and operational efficiency. WorkSafe combines security, rigor, ease of use, flexibility and operational efficiency in its three main modules:
1. Task Risk Assessment (TRA) identifies hazards and applies controls to ensure such low residual risk as reasonably possible (ALARP).
2. The Permit to Work (PTW) allows for a formal registered process used to control work that is identified as potentially dangerous and may be provided as a solution on paper or electronically.
3. Energy Isolations (EIs) ensure that hazardous equipment become isolated and cannot be restarted before completion of maintenance or revision work.
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Control of Work Consulting (COW) is made-up of an experienced team of operations and HSE professionals. RelyOn Nutec’s team of consultants can support training and verification activities regarding industry- or customer-specific policies and procedures.
COW consulting can be done on-site or through virtual platforms. For instance, Deficiency Assessment is an independent audit and review of the compliance with COW policy.
Competition: COW Competition Evaluation
Tailor-made services and solutions: RelyOn Nutec offers training material for COW based on the industry and develops training needs specific to the customer.
Coaching: Hazard Identification in the Workplace and BehaviorBased Safety Systems
Technology is essential for RelyOn Nutec, and Simulation, a state-of-the-art technology, plays an important role in lifting operations, in which crane simulators provide a 3D quality visualization of port operations and offshore lifting operations.
Emergency management: Our Emergency Management simulators (MEM) provide high quality drills and assessment against major accident risks.
Drilling operations: Our full-size simulators offer a unique functionality for drilling training with an innovative and realistic dynamic drilling simulation experience.
RelyOn Nutec’s wide variety of services and high quality has made it a leading global safety partner for major companies, including Seadrill, ENI, Halliburton, EMSEP, IPS, Saipem, Modec, Baker Hughes, Petronas, Fieldwood, Lukoil, Hokchi, Shell Mexico and Schlumberger.
RelyOn Nutec Drilling, Lifting Simulators Offer Safety
Bringing to life complex operations in a safe and controlled training environment is no easy task. RelyOn Nutec, which strives to be a global partner for safety critical industries, aims to bolster its clients’ operational training programs by introducing world-leading simulator solutions for drilling and lifting.
“Training with simulators is a challenge that entails specific objectives, such as better understanding of the drilling equipment and the changes it may have, its interpretation, as well as changes or restoration actions,” said RelyOn Nutec´s Mexico Sales Executive, Luis Olvera.
RelyOn Nutec’s drilling simulator systems have many advantages, the company says, including reducing operational risk by testing procedures and identifying potential issues in a safe environment prior to conducting complex real-life operations, such as MPD and AI well monitoring. Simulations also increase competence levels and minimize the risk of human error in critical situations by training in a safe and controlled environment. Moreover, they reduce non-productive time and substantially improve operational safety and efficiency by refining complex operational procedures before putting them into practice in the real world, according to the company.
“With our simulation solutions, you can simulate and optimize your drilling and crane operations, improving safety, operational efficiency and reducing costs,” said the company.
Principal Benefits
RelyOn Nutec’s simulators allow clients to train in a risk-free environment and to practice difficult operational procedures and challenges. Using the company’s dynamic and immersive technology, highly realistic scenarios are created, which can be used for competence assessments and for certification of new and experienced personnel.
Olvera said the company seeks to offer a clearer vision of the difficulties that may arise in drilling wells and have a better understanding of to how to act. In addition, he said RelyOn Nutec aims to understand the challenges each client faces in a specific industry.
This technology can manipulate environmental conditions, emulate rig facilities and specific wells, while also providing the ability to recreate critical events or failures. “Our simulators offer an optimal environment in which your team can train to identify and resolve any operational issues,” said the company.
One of the main reasons why RelyOn Nutec’s simulator technology is different from its competitors is because the dynamic simulator technology provides a high-fidelity learning experience with unmatched realism. In addition, the company provides simulators, instructors and a library of excellent training courses developed under one roof. According to the company, it can deliver high quality and effective training programs aimed at improving operational efficiency and safety. Another advantage is that RelyOn Nutec’s in-house technology gives the client the ability to customize the learning experience to individuals and crews.
RelyOn Nutec´s Simulation Capabilities
Advanced Drilling Simulator: ADS-Drill
Full-sized simulator models, ADS3-Drill and ADS4-Drill, deliver unique functionality for drilling training with an innovative and realistic, dynamic drilling simulation experience.
The company has five service levels of simulation available to its clients.
Level 1 – Provides a common simulator control system and subsurface application from the company’s training library.
Level 2 – Creates a replica of the drilling rig.
Level 3 – Creates a precise simulated subsurface analogue for the well application.
Level 4 – Creates a digital twin of the drilling rig and well operation.
Level 5 – Links live data stream to RelyOn Nutec´s simulator from the client’s well site. This allows the company to capture lessons learned and simulates forecasted future operations.
ADS1-Drill Portable Simulator
RelyOn Nutec’s full-size simulators are located in training centers throughout Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia.
Moreover, the ADS1-Drill, a portable simulator model, offers increased flexibility without compromising on functionality.
Packaging: “The ADS1-Drill travels safely in 2 protective cases storing 2x touchscreens, 1x high resolution monitor and a userfriendly operator console, all enabled with the same dynamic and customizable software as our full-size simulators,” said the company.
Characteristics
A fundamental trait of a simulator is that it is user-friendly and realistic. According to RelyOn Nutec, the company’s fleet of simulators provide unique functionality and a userfriendly interface. There are various types of simulations and applying the simulation technology allows clients to decide the deployment strategy.
Simulation for lifting Operations: RelyOn Nutec’s crane simulators provide-high quality 3D visualization of port operations and offshore lifting operations. These port crane simulators can simulate container and bulk terminal operations. In addition, the company’s offshore crane simulators create offshore lifting operations.
Simulation for drilling operations: RelyOn Nutec’s full-sized simulators deliver unique functionality for drilling training with an innovative and realistic, dynamic drilling simulation experience.
According to RelyOn Nutec’s website, there are various reasons why companies should use simulators.
+ Risk-free training - Simulators allow operators to train in a risk-free environment and to practice difficult operational procedures and challenges.
+ Reduce operational risk and increase efficiency - Testing procedures and identifying potential issues prior to operations.
+ Increase competence levels - Accelerating workforce development through training in a safe and controlled environment.
+ Reduce non-productive time - Refining complex operational procedures before putting them into practice in the real world.
“Our immersive technology can create highly realistic scenarios used for competence assessments as well as certification of new and experienced operators,” said the company.
The Aberdeen Drilling School (ADS) - Part of RelyOn Nutec
RelyOn Nutec counts on the expertise of the Aberdeen Drilling School, who are considered trusted professionals that provide specialist training and consultancy internationally. The company bought the school in 2018 but it has been around since 1982. The school has offices in Aberdeen, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Oman.
The ADS is considered a well control company with wide engineering reach – HPHT / MPD/ Deepwater / Well Integrity / P&A. Today, the school has access to international training centers through RelyOn Nutec.
In 2019, RelyOn Nutec purchased Oiltec Solutions, considered a high-fidelity simulator company. This means that ADS has
its own SIM company, with an in-house programming and hardware team.
In 2020, ADS invested in a new full-size cyberbase simulator (ADS-3) and the process of remodeling the floor and installing a dedicated simulation suite (simulator room, breakout area, classroom, and operations room).
Simulation with the Aberdeen Drilling School
ADS develops and delivers world-leading drilling and crane simulator solutions within its network of global training centers. A major result is that all solutions are focused on improving safety while increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs. In addition, the company says training is greatly enhanced by using advanced simulation solutions.
The ADS state-of-the-art simulator systems are used to practice complex operations in a safe and controlled training environment, bringing real-life operational scenarios into training programs, said the company. These fixed facilities are equipped with full-size simulators, offering clients the opportunity to train with the best solutions in the market.
Simulators
ADS-1 Portable Drilling Simulator
This simulator is portable, as is the ADS2-Drill, and can be used on rig sites, for instance. This simulator is essentially a small version of the full-size simulator. When this simulator is used on the rig, it enables training to be carried out between shifts in the employees’ place of work.
ADS-3 Simulator Benefits
The ADS-3 Simulator offers numerous benefits, which include having the ability to begin operations safely in a simulated environment, before operations, as well as enabling a new crew to work together under various environments. Another important factor is the visualization of successful parts of the operation that allows clients to impart this critical information (lessons learned) throughout the team, and to other business units.
Among the advantages of having simulators are that they can be catered to the client’s operations, rig and well and to specific parameters. It is important to have an in-house team of programmers who are considered subject matter experts and to provide logistics that ensure that training goes as planned. Moreover, there is a substantial amount of money that can be saved with NPT.
Today, RelyOn Nutec offers global training in 20 countries, plus 30 training centers. It trains 250,000 people annually and offers 30-plus international certifications.
“The future is promising, especially due to the growing demand in the oil and gas industry. At RelyOn Nutec we daily prepare and update ourselves to be at the forefront in the industry. We continue to be a reliable partner to safeguard personnel, operations and the environment,” said Olvera.
Revolutionizing Competence Management Through Digitalization
As technologies evolve rapidly in all sectors of the economy, companies are increasingly faced with the challenge of equipping their workforce with the necessary skills. In this respect, a skills management system such as Rely On’s market-leading RIDER can be a game changer in all sectors.
“RIDER offers a comprehensive competency management software and assessment solution, empowering organizations to ensure workforce safety, compliance, and effectiveness. Crucial across all industries, especially in high-stakes sectors like safety, oil, gas, and wind energy, it ensures workers can perform daily tasks safely and handle critical situations with confidence,” stated the company.
Becoming a competent worker involves acquiring skills and knowledge through training. However, experience is equally important, as experienced workers react more calmly and confidently to critical incidents. Consequently, to maintain high levels of competence, it is essential for companies to ensure that their workers gain sufficient experience and before performing difficult or hazardous tasks independently. Ensuring high levels of competence not only benefits internal operations and compliance with regulation – clients are also more inclined to hire companies with a robust competence management framework.
“Less downtime from incidents or lack of skill in certain tasks leads to greater long-term productivity. Therefore, using a tool like RIDER to manage training and competency positively impacts operational excellence,” said Jameson Brown, GoM Digital Lead at RelyOn Nutec.
Previously, competence assessments were manually recorded in Excel or on paper, which was costly, error-prone, and time-consuming. Now, modern competence management approaches like RIDER provide real-time visibility into the workforce’s competence status and facilitate proactive assessment planning. RIDER also aids organizations by providing an auditable track of tests, ensuring transparency and accountability at every step by securely storing documentation, allowing users to easily upload and store images, documents, and more in a protected environment, streamlining record-keeping efforts and compliance endeavors.
RIDER’s supplementary assessment module works both online and offline, offering a highly flexible and effective method for evaluating employees. For offline assessments, records are updated as soon as an internet connection is reestablished.
“While other software solutions may offer basic tools for monitoring compliance and completing e-learnings, they lack the comprehensive monitoring and reporting options that RIDER provides. RIDER includes numerous features that enable companies to effortlessly maintain their requirements matrices as they grow and allow employees to view their own
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status, encouraging them to take ownership of their training,” said Brown.
At RelyOn Nutec México, the aim is to support organizations throughout the entire process: from evaluating existing processes a company has in place, defining competencies and training objectives, to implementing the competence management framework and obtaining the appropriate accreditation. The competence management service ensures that companies develop the right framework, keep it aligned with international standards, and ensure that the competence framework remains relevant and up-to-date with global industry standards.
RelyOn Bolsters Training Capacity With New Altamira Center
RelyOn, a global leader in safety and technical training, aims to reinforce its commitment to safety excellence and regional growth by highlighting the attributes of its Altamira center.
The facility is aimed at enhancing RelyOn’s capacity to deliver world-class training to the energy sector in Mexico and Latin America. It complements the company’s existing site in Ciudad del Carmen, allowing RelyOn to better serve the Gulf of Mexico and its vital oil and gas infrastructure. The center is designed to meet the industry’s highest safety and technical standards. It is equipped to provide customized training solutions tailored to client needs.
RelyOn Nutec makes it a priority to support the oil and gas sector as well as safety-critical industries. The Altamira training center provides state-of-the-art safety and technical training, which includes the use of advanced simulation technologies.
“By offering comprehensive training programs, we enhance the competencies of personnel in the oil and gas industry and other safety-critical sectors, thereby improving overall safety standards and operational efficiency,” said RelyOn Commercial Manager Maribel Colin.
RelyOn has long recognized the industry risks associated with underinvestment in safety training and resources. To address these challenges, the company offers a broad range of accredited training programs that ensure personnel are fully prepared to manage the realities of their work environments. With safety as its core value, RelyOn’s approach fosters a deeply embedded culture of risk awareness and prevention.
State-of-the-Art Equipment, Global Standards
Administered by an experienced team of industry professionals, the Altamira center mirrors the global standards upheld at RelyOn’s international facilities. The training equipment is sourced from certified manufacturers and is designed to accurately simulate real-life conditions. “This approach enhances the effectiveness of the training programs, better preparing participants for actual operational challenges,” said Colin.
Comprehensive Course Offerings
The Altamira facility offers a wide array of training courses, including Basic HSE, Sea Survival, Well Control, Maritime, and Crisis Management. These programs are aligned with the latest industry standards and are tailored to the specific safety needs of regional industries.
In addition, demand for training has significantly increased over the past three years, a trend driven by growing regulatory requirements and increased industry awareness around safety. In response, RelyOn provides internationally recognized certifications, such as OPITO, GWO, IWCF, STCW, and NFPA, which are essential across the energy, maritime, and aviation sectors.
Expert Instructors, Personalized Training
A key strength of the Altamira center is its team of expert instructors and personalized training. These professionals bring vast industry experience and provide personalized attention to each participant, ensuring that every trainee acquires the skills and knowledge necessary for their specific role. This individualized approach enhances both training effectiveness and operational safety.
Security remains a foundational element of RelyOn’s mission. It is a priority. The company integrates safety training with a broader understanding of security preparedness to ensure that personnel are equipped to manage both operational and emergency scenarios.
Added Value: OPITO-Approved Sea Survival Training
One of the standout offerings at the Altamira center is the OPITO-approved sea survival training. These globally recognized programs provide participants with critical skills to survive offshore emergencies, ensuring compliance with international standards and improving safety readiness.
Additionally, RelyOn is committed to long-term investment in its Mexican operations, including the development of new programs and the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality. Over the next decade, the company promises to expand its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector.
Other Energy Sources
Over the years, RelyOn Nutec has made important progress when it comes to diversifying their portfolio beyond the oil and gas sector in Mexico. Since 2022, the company has taken important steps to diversify their portfolio and has concentrated their efforts in other industries and energy sources.
Beyond traditional oil and gas—particularly in offshore and maritime environments—the company has made significant inroads into sectors such as automotive manufacturing, renewable energy, and mining, where safety and technical training are increasingly in demand.
RelyOn has also seen a strong engagement from the hospital and healthcare sector, construction and maintenance industries, and public sector institutions, particularly government agencies seeking specialized first aid and fire combat training. Their experience in high-risk environments has positioned RelyOn as a trusted partner for preparing personnel to manage emergencies across these varied contexts.
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“The rigorous standards and operational demands of the oil and gas industry have provided a robust foundation for our training programs. The expertise gained in offshore safety—arguably one of the most complex and hazardous environments—translates effectively into other sectors with critical safety requirements. Whether in a hospital, a mine, or a manufacturing facility, our mission remains the same: to mitigate risk and strengthen preparedness through world-class training”, said Colin.
Sustainability Deeply Embedded in the DNA of RelyOn
Q: What industries does RelyOn serve?
A: For the past 13 years, RelyOn Mexico has primarily provided services to the energy industry, specifically the hydrocarbons sector — everything related to oil and energy. However, more recently, our focus has also shifted toward expanding into other industries and energy sources.
This transition aligns with national projects and developments, such as certain reforms taking place in the country, which initially followed one path and have since adapted to the current national context. As a result, we as a company have also been adapting.
Over time, we have developed offshore training programs in Mexico, while also focusing on industrial safety across any sector that requires training and professional development.
Q: What is the main objective of the managed services you offer?
A: The main objective and mission of RelyOn is to build the competence of the workforce in the 35 countries we operate in. Our focus is to create training plans that can ensure both the safety of the workforce and the safety of the facility or training centers. For example, today we are increasing our presence in the automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
It has definitely been a challenge to establish a presence in one particular sector and then suddenly move into others. If we are capable of working offshore and in environments that are prone to accidents, then we can do it in any industry. An instructor trained to extinguish fires or handle a spill on an offshore platform is fully prepared to train others in any industry. Our service and training management involves creating programs that are truly tailored not only to the needs of the worker, but also to those of the company, the industry, and the country where they are operating.
If you take a training course with us, we train you to be competent and able to perform that activity today, but we also support you in ensuring that you remain competent not just today, but tomorrow as well.
Therefore, these managed services do more than just deliver a course. They create an entire training plan that includes the course itself, certification, and administration. They also prepare the company to generate reports, respond to audits, and remain consistently competent.
Q: How does the company contribute to protecting the environment and its clients’ assets?
A: Environmental protection is part of the company’s vision. Our training plans not only include topics such as how to safeguard Mexico, but also how to protect the facility and the environment from a business continuity perspective.
So, in terms of preserving the environment and our planet, this is fully connected to the continuity of a business that requires a sustainable environment to survive. We have well-structured preservation and sustainability plans, drawing on experience
Maribel Colin
Commercial Manager | RelyOn
from other centers and parts of the world where global warming and pollution levels may be equal to or greater than those in Mexico.
Q: What measures does the organization take to minimize risks in the workplace and promote health and safety awareness among employees?
A: Business continuity is closely tied to operational continuity. To ensure this, we have had to adjust certain standards to comply with specific regulations. Our training and development must come entirely from within. Therefore, you cannot sell what you do not practice.
We have made it a priority to implement internal training programs designed to ensure that all our employees comply with these standards and have the knowledge and tools to meet regulatory requirements and protect the environment.
This is also promoted in a safe work environment — not only because we are training individuals but also because all our employees must feel safe and know that their performance is aligned with risk management as well as environmental improvement. As such, we have robust internal training plans that we are required to meet at the corporate level. We have a human resources department fully dedicated to this compliance. The personnel working in our training centers are punctual and consistent, which compels us to maintain all safety standards and protect our workforce.
Q: How important is it that safety be part of the organization’s “DNA?”
A: Safety is in our DNA as a company and as employees, and that means it’s embedded in everything we do.
For example, each of us as individuals has different characteristics, but there are certain traits that are passed down through families. You carry part of your parents’ DNA, and your children carry part of yours. The way RelyOn looks at safety is similar: safety is at the core, at the very center of the company, and it extends to each of its team members.
You can find safety in the content of our services, in our commercial strategies, in our business development strategies, in the selection of materials we use in our services, and in the selection of our suppliers.
Q: What role does sustainability play in this company’s product and service offerings?
A: Sustainability is also deeply embedded in the DNA of our company. It is not an isolated aspect but an element that strengthens the trust we build with our clients. In an increasingly digital and transparent environment, where anyone can easily access information and understand a company’s vision, it is essential that our values align with those of our customers.
When a company shares ethical principles, responsibility, and sustainability with its business partners, a genuine and lasting connection is created. This is where our strategy gains
strength: we aim not only to ensure the operational continuity of the business but also to incorporate sustainability as a key pillar of our value proposition.
Today, we talk about sustainability alongside other fundamental concepts, such as operational efficiency and corporate responsibility. We implement concrete programs that not only optimize costs or processes but also promote a more responsible use of resources.
I am particularly excited that our new corporate presentation includes our sustainability plans within the very first slides. It’s no longer about relegating this topic to the end of the presentation or just a quick mention on the website, but rather placing it at the beginning as a pillar of who we are.
Ultimately, this sustainable approach seeks to generate mutual benefits: supporting our clients in their own sustainability goals while simultaneously strengthening the future of our own company. All of this reinforces trust and creates valuable synergies that drive long-term relationships.
Q: What actions are being implemented at RelyOn to reduce the environmental footprint of operations?
A: Many activities are underway and several execution plans are in progress. However, one of the most relevant, and closely linked to our business strategy, is the digitalization of services.
Digitalizing a service means offering the same quality of training you would receive in person at our center, but virtually. We are complementing this with practical exercises, since we cannot completely eliminate the need for students to perform hands-on tasks related to theory. Even so, we are moving toward simulation as an efficient alternative.
With this strategy, we are optimizing paper usage, reducing consumption of energy resources, such as air conditioning, as well as the use of physical classrooms.
Additionally, we are digitalizing other processes such as invoicing and financial documentation. This whole approach should be an integral part of our operation. Finally, we believe that training should not be limited solely to developing job-related skills but also include how to efficiently use the resources the company provides. For instance, in the case of our swimming pools, the water we use is recycled. It is not water that is discarded or lost. This represents a great benefit from a sustainability standpoint.
We also actively promote virtual training. This form of learning allows us to receive training from home, which reduces the need for commuting. By avoiding travel by car, bus, or even plane, we contribute significantly to reducing polluting emissions. In this way, by reducing mobility, we directly support the sustainability of our activities.
Another important aspect is training on waste management and separation, which has been implemented in the company for several years. This training is part of the development that all employees receive and reinforces our commitment to the environment.
Q: In which region of the country is the company expanding and why?
A: We are leading a business development strategy based on global guidelines focusing on seeking partnerships. A clear example of this is the Altamira center in Tamaulipas, which faced a difficult landscape right after beginning operations: the pandemic. This is a clear example that united we are stronger.
Currently, we are looking for partnerships mainly in Latin America. We already have projects and are providing our services in other countries. Our advantage is that we can speak Spanish. Thanks to the mobility and digitalization of our services, we can serve Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Cuba. We currently have projects with Panama, Chile, and Colombia. For example, there are shipping companies moving their fleets to work more toward Colombia, a country where we currently have a stronger presence.
Q: What advantages could realistic simulations offer compared to traditional training methods?
A: The use of simulation has come to revolutionize training. In any industry, safety training will always be much more successful and yield better results for the individual, the industry, and the environment, especially if the training is hands-on. But there are certain scenarios where you cannot do actual practice, so you have to simulate that practice. An example would be a natural disaster. Nowadays, we have electrical academies where risk and electrical work simulations are conducted. We also have the simulation academy, where we simulate activities such as crane operations and load handling, or situations like confined spaces in mines, for example. We are also exploring the use of virtual reality. We are looking not only to simulate the practice but to simulate the accident or incident itself.
This also leads us to one of our new academies, which is the Leadership academy. The reality is that I can teach 10 courses on fire handling. I can show you 10 times how to use a fire extinguisher, but if I don’t teach you when is the ideal moment to activate an alarm — based on human behavior — then we are not delivering 100% of the knowledge. What matters is the reaction in the moment. How do we deal with people who scream, run, and push in moments of panic, when all you learned is forgotten because people panic? If the person in charge takes on the role of leader, they will be prepared for such events. That is why we also have the leadership academy. So, simulation definitely works. The purpose of our academies is to complement training.
Q: What are the company’s plans going forward?
A: In Mexico, we are also focusing on petrochemicals. There are very interesting liquefied gas projects about to take place, covering the central and northern regions of the country.
Strategically, the Altamira center, which is located in Tampico, has very good flight accessibility and is geographically well positioned. There is a high concentration of industry in the north of the country, and therefore, there is a growing demand for specialized training. This has become a very important
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part of our sector diversification goal. Additionally, we are working on developing hybrid training models. This means our instructors can go to a petrochemical plant or a wind farm and conduct the training course on-site.
We are working in a receptive market, not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America. I would define it as a market that requires our services, as it is a real need — an investment in workforce training.
On behalf of RelyOn and as the commercial business development manager, I continue to emphasize the importance of fostering a safety culture, both in Mexico and Latin America. It should not be seen as an expense but as an investment.
Another goal is to adapt to new technologies toward 2030 as well as emerging industries and industrial sectors.