An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Managing Efficient Shutdowns and Turnarounds
Turning Strategy into Tactics
Course Overview
Planning and managing shutdowns, turnarounds and outages in the process plant environment is a complex and demanding function. They are high-risk events due to the high level of activity taking place in a compressed time frame and added to that the uncertainty associated with the work scope and all the other uncontrollable factors. It is, therefore, no surprise that more and more organizations are reviewing their shutdown and turnaround practices to improve.
Shutdown/turnaround costs comprise up to 30% or more of annual maintenance budgets, and a delay in a start-up can cause a loss of operating profit that exceeds the cost of the shutdown/turnaround. Planning and executing a turnaround event require many people to be diverted and external resources to be contracted. They can be costly in terms of lost production, so a carefully designed plan can reduce costs. Minimizing the duration of the outage can have a major impact on reducing the cost of lost production. Augmentation of resources available to handle the planning and scheduling and then the execution and assisting in the start-up of the facilities will minimize the out-of-service time.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- A holistic approach to shut down and turnaround planning
- The process, phases and stages of shutdown planning and execution
- The elements and outcomes of each phase of the turnaround
- How to identify and develop plans to reduce risks to quality, costs, and schedule
- How to plan and execute the start-up, close-out and compile the lessons learned
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction and Overview of Turnaround Management
- Introduction and Defining a Turnaround
- Critical Characteristics
- The Turnaround as a Rational Process
- Logical Levels of Business
- Business Influences
- Turnaround Business Strategy
- Turnaround Objectives
- A Model of Excellence for Turnarounds
DAY 2: Pre-Planning and Preparation for Success (Safety, Quality and Organization)
- Safety Issues and Turnaround Hazard Profile
- The Safe System of Work and Developing a Turnaround Safety Plan
- The Hot Spot Inspection and Permit to Work Considerations
- Safety Awareness and Briefings and Auditing Safety on Turnarounds
- Quality Issues and The Elements of Quality
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Factors Affecting Organisation Design
- Execution Organization, Question of Competence, Turnaround Team Building.
DAY 3: Planning and Scheduling
- Second Level Planning.
- Effective Workscope Control.
- The Planning Process.
- The Work Pack.
- Scheduling.
- Pre- Shutdown Work.
- Planning The Control of The Event.
- Project Management Key Concepts: Slack, Milestone, Critical Path, Resource Balancing and Project Crashing
DAY 4: Using Contractors & Cost Estimating, Reporting and Control
- Optimising The Contract Model and Spread of Contract Types
- The Turnaround Contract qnd Being Commercially Aware
- Contractor Selection qnd Using Contractors
- Contracting Issues
- Waste –The Hidden Cost, Cost Reporting and The Cost Estimate
- Volume and Value
- Modelling Expenditure
- Incentives
DAY 5: Site Logistics & Executing Turnaround
- Planning and Logistics and The Elements of Logistics
- The Complexity of Logistics
- The Plot Plan
- The Stages of The Turnaround
- Delay – The Silent Gremlin
- The Power of Routines
- Mechanisms for Control
- Starting The Plant Up and Recording and Reviewing Performance
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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