COURSE OVERVIEW:

Turnaround and shutdown planning for rotating equipment is a high-stakes managerial and technical discipline that dictates the operational availability of a plant for years following the event. This course examines the strategic preparation required to execute massive maintenance interventions on critical assets such as compressors, turbines, and large pump trains. Participants will explore the integration of scope definition, resource allocation, and logistics to ensure that the shutdown window is utilized with maximum efficiency and zero safety incidents.

The scope of this training extends from the long-term "freeze" of the work list to the granular hour-by-hour management of the execution phase. We will investigate the methodologies for prioritizing equipment based on risk and condition monitoring data, ensuring that the most critical rotating assets receive the necessary refurbishment. The curriculum covers the critical path method (CPM) for scheduling, the management of specialized sub-contractors, and the procurement of long-lead spare parts that often define the shutdown duration.

Coverage also includes the transition from mechanical completion to the commissioning and startup of rotating machinery. By focusing on the mitigation of "infant mortality" failures through rigorous quality control and post-turnaround audits, the course ensures a smooth return to steady-state operations. Through this detailed study, attendants will gain the expertise necessary to lead a shutdown planning team, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and deliver a turnaround that restores asset performance and extends the plant's lifecycle.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Define the lifecycle stages of a major plant turnaround (TAR).
2. Establish a rigorous scope selection process for rotating equipment.
3. Develop detailed work packages and task lists for complex overhauls.
4. Utilize Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT for shutdown scheduling.
5. Coordinate the procurement and logistics of specialized spare parts.
6. Manage the mobilization and supervision of third-party service vendors.
7. Implement a robust Quality Assurance (QA) program for mechanical repairs.
8. Assess and manage the risks associated with multi-trade work environments.
9. Conduct pre-shutdown inspections to validate material and tool readiness.
10. Oversee the commissioning and functional testing of rotating assets.
11. Track and report progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
12. Facilitate effective post-turnaround reviews and lessons learned sessions.
13. Optimize the shutdown budget while maintaining high reliability standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Shutdown Managers, Turnaround Planners, Maintenance Engineers, Project Managers, and Reliability Professionals involved in industrial maintenance.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.