An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Managing Efficient
Shutdowns and Turnarounds

Turning Strategy into Tactics

Managing Efficient Shutdowns and Turnarounds

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

20 - 24 Jul 2026
London - UK
$5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
19 - 23 Jul 2027
London - UK
$5,950
25 - 29 Oct 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950

Online

26 - 30 Oct 2026
Online
$4,950
25 - 29 Oct 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

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 PetroKnowledge 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

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Managing Efficient Shutdowns and Turnarounds training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Enhance the company’s turnaround management capabilities.
  • Apply a team approach in the planning and execution of turnarounds.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the stages, phases, milestones, outcomes of the overall process.
  • Apply improved and more integrated methods for planning and executing successful turnarounds.
  • Apply new, proven techniques in turnaround planning and management.
  • Develop an action plan to improve their turnaround management techniques.
  • Have a better understanding of their role in the process and the part of team members

Who is this Training Course for?

The Managing Efficient Shutdowns and Turnarounds training course would undoubtedly be of immense value and interest to the individuals in the organization that participate in the turnaround as well as those that play a supportive role or are stakeholders in the turnaround.

  • Shutdown or Turnaround Professionals and Coordinators.
  • Planning / Scheduling and Cost Control Staff.
  • Construction Superintendents and Supervisors.
  • Operations Shutdown / Outage Coordinators.
  • Project Engineers and Contract Administrators.
  • Participation from Inspection, Materials, Safety and Maintenance Engineering is also encouraged.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course is a combination of dynamic instructor lead topic areas and class discussions. Interactive discussions will allow you to hear and learn best in class applications relating to shut down and turnaround planning and execution techniques. The training course ends in a practical application of theory in a team-based case study.

Organisational Impact

The organization will benefit from this Managing Efficient Shutdowns Turnarounds training course by:

  • The improved motivation of employees that are now more confident about how to go about planning and to manage their shutdowns and turnarounds.
  • Improved shutdown work quality and less rework.
  • Reduced shutdown duration due to the elimination of unnecessary work and proper scheduling.
  • Reduced costs due to the smoothing of resource demand and improved resource utilization.
  • Fewer logistical delays due to improved planning and communication.
  • Lower risk due to formal risk management.

Personal Impact

The individual will benefit from this Managing Efficient Shutdowns Turnarounds training course by:

  • A greater appreciation of the key role of planning in the shutdown process.
  • Being able to analyze, compile and communicate the initial scope and estimates with confidence.
  • A better understanding of how the shutdown/turnaround must support the current objectives of the organization and plan accordingly.
  • Being a able to recognize shortcomings in the current way of planning and scheduling and being able to actively contribute to improvement.
  • Becoming a more valued member of the team due to improved knowledge in all aspects of shutdown and turnaround management.
  • Improved self-esteem, confidence and a fresh outlook from exposure to quality training and also the opportunity to network with people from other organizations that face similar challenges.

Daily Agenda

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 Organisation)
  • 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 the 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

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Would an alternative date be more suitable?

We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.

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What Our Clients Says About This Course

Great session. Well structured and eloquently delivered training. The speaker demonstrated a sound knowledge of the course with deep insights.

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E. KaladaJamaica

Fantastic presentations all throughout the five days duration!

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