Postgraduate Diploma in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs. 8 modules covering ISO 19880-1, ISO 14687 and SCADA Ignition. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Organise the operation of a hydrogen refuelling station.
Manage daily operations and supply logistics.
Plan preventive and corrective maintenance.
Implement condition-based maintenance.
Define and analyse KPIs for hydrogen stations.
Apply safety procedures in operation.
Ensure the quality of dispensed hydrogen.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen station operations manager wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- HRS maintenance technician wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- Reliability engineer wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- Operational data analyst wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- Health and safety manager wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- Asset manager wishing to specialise in HRS Operation, Maintenance and KPIs.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the hydrogen and industrial gases sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1
- ISO 14687
- ISO 19880-8
- ISO 55001
- EN 13306
- EN 15341
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
- Royal Decree 681/2003 (ATEX workers)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Attended and unattended operation models1.2Organisational structure of the station operator1.3Roles of the operator, technician and supervisor1.4Standard operating procedures1.5Shifts, on-call duty and remote support1.6Management of fleet and private customers1.7Relationship with the hydrogen supplier1.8Payment systems and access control1.9Mandatory facility documentation1.10Workshop: operating manual for an urban station
2.1Start-up routine and initial checks2.2Remote supervision via SCADA2.3Management of tube trailer logistics2.4Hydrogen inventory control2.5Queue management at peak hours2.6Handling refuelling incidents2.7Operation in extreme weather conditions2.8Refuelling records and traceability2.9Communication with users and fleets2.10Practical: analysis of a day's operation using SCADA data
3.1Maintenance plan for diaphragm compressors3.2Replacement of critical seals and valves3.3Maintenance of the precooling unit3.4Inspection of hoses, nozzles and breakaways3.5Calibration of gas and flame detectors3.6Metrological verification of flow meters3.7Management of long-lead spare parts3.8Corrective maintenance and repair times3.9Maintenance contracts with manufacturers3.10Case study: annual maintenance plan for a compressor
4.1Vibration monitoring on compressors4.2Monitoring of stage temperatures and pressures4.3Detection of internal leaks through data analysis4.4Analysis of performance trends4.5Predictive models for component failure4.6Integration of the CMMS with plant data4.7Prioritisation of interventions by criticality4.8Failure mode analysis of the station4.9Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)4.10Laboratory: anomaly detection in compressor data
5.1Technical availability of the station5.2Refuelling success rate5.3Average refuelling time5.4Energy consumption per kilogram dispensed5.5Hydrogen losses through venting and purging5.6MTBF and MTTR indicators by subsystem5.7Operating cost per kilogram5.8Customer satisfaction and complaints5.9Safety and near-miss indicators5.10Practical: KPI dashboard in Power BI
6.1Work permits in ATEX zones6.2Lock-out and tag-out procedures6.3Purging and inerting before interventions6.4Management of leaks detected in operation6.5Emergency response and drills6.6Staff training and qualification6.7Investigation of incidents and near misses6.8Periodic statutory inspections6.9Management of change in the facility6.10Case study: work permit for a valve replacement
7.1Impurity limits for fuel cells7.2Periodic hydrogen sampling plan7.3Critical contaminants for PEM fuel cells7.4Quality control of external supply7.5Management of quality non-conformities7.6Internal operational audits7.7Benchmarking against other stations7.8Availability improvement through Pareto analysis7.9Reports for funders and public administrations7.10Workshop: Pareto analysis of station downtime
8.1Diagnosis of the reference station8.2Proposed organisational model8.3Key operating procedures8.4Comprehensive maintenance plan8.5KPI system and dashboard8.6Operational safety plan8.7Hydrogen quality plan8.8Continuous improvement plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SCADA Ignition, IBM Maximo, SAP PM, Microsoft Power BI, Python with pandas, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies draw on real procedures for defining KPIs for hydrogen station networks, compressor maintenance plans and operational safety management. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Organise the operation of a hydrogen refuelling station.
Manage daily operations and supply logistics.
Plan preventive and corrective maintenance.
Implement condition-based maintenance.
Define and analyse KPIs for hydrogen stations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time employment.
The programme uses SCADA Ignition, IBM Maximo, SAP PM, Microsoft Power BI, Python with pandas. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Spanish Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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