Strategic Downtime: Turnaround and Shutdown Management in Oil and Gas Training Course

Introduction

In the capital-intensive and continuously operating oil and gas industry, planned shutdowns, known as turnarounds (TARs) or outages, are critical, infrequent events designed for major maintenance, inspection, repair, and upgrade activities that cannot be performed during normal operation. While essential for ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability, TARs represent significant financial investments and pose substantial safety and logistical challenges due to compressed timelines, high personnel density, and complex scope. Effective management of these events is paramount for minimizing downtime, controlling costs, and ensuring a safe and successful restart.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of turnaround and shutdown management in oil and gas facilities. From exploring the strategic planning phases and scope definition to mastering various execution methodologies, risk mitigation techniques, and post-turnaround evaluation, you will gain the expertise to manage these complex projects effectively. This empowers you to optimize schedules, control budgets, enhance safety performance, and strategically contribute to the long-term operational excellence and profitability of your assets.

Target Audience

  • Turnaround Managers and Coordinators.
  • Project Managers and Project Engineers.
  • Maintenance Managers and Supervisors.
  • Operations Managers and Supervisors.
  • Planning and Scheduling Engineers.
  • Contract and Procurement Professionals.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals.
  • Reliability Engineers and Asset Integrity Specialists.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the strategic importance and phases of turnarounds and shutdowns.
  • Grasp the methodologies for effective scope definition and work packaging.
  • Analyze various planning and scheduling techniques for complex TARs.
  • Comprehend the critical aspects of contractor management and procurement.
  • Evaluate different risk management strategies for turnaround execution.
  • Develop practical skills in managing safety, quality, and cost during a TAR.
  • Navigate the challenges of pre-commissioning, start-up, and post-turnaround evaluation.
  • Formulate robust strategies for continuous improvement in turnaround performance.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Turnarounds and Shutdowns
  • Definition and purpose of turnarounds (TARs), shutdowns, outages.
  • Why are turnarounds necessary? (Maintenance, inspection, regulatory, upgrades).
  • Impact of TARs on production, profitability, and safety.
  • Overview of the typical TAR lifecycle: strategy, define, plan, execute, close-out.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnaround success.
  1. Turnaround Strategy and Scope Definition
  • Developing a long-term turnaround strategy.
  • Scope identification and challenge process.
  • Work packaging and job planning.
  • Risk-based inspection (RBI) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) for scope optimization.
  • Managing scope creep and change control.
  1. Turnaround Planning and Scheduling
  • Detailed planning methodologies: critical path method (CPM), PERT.
  • Developing the master turnaround schedule.
  • Resource leveling and optimization (manpower, equipment).
  • Integration of maintenance, operations, and project schedules.
  • Use of project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  1. Cost Estimation and Budget Control
  • Developing a comprehensive turnaround budget.
  • Cost elements: labor, materials, equipment, contractors, overheads.
  • Benchmarking turnaround costs.
  • Cost control measures during execution.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) for progress and cost tracking.
  1. Procurement and Contract Management for TARs
  • Developing procurement strategies for long-lead items and critical spares.
  • Contractor pre-qualification and selection.
  • Types of contracts for turnaround work (e.g., lump sum, cost-plus, unit rate).
  • Contract administration and performance management.
  • Managing contractor interfaces and relationships.
  1. Turnaround Execution Management
  • Site preparation and logistics.
  • Daily progress meetings and communication protocols.
  • Work permit system and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Material management and tool control.
  • Managing unforeseen work and scope changes during execution.
  1. Turnaround Safety and Health Management
  • Specific safety hazards during turnarounds (e.g., confined space, hot work, energy isolation).
  • Developing a comprehensive TAR safety plan.
  • Safety training and competency for all personnel.
  • Emergency preparedness and response for TARs.
  • Incident investigation and near-miss reporting during TAR.
  1. Quality Control and Assurance During TAR
  • Importance of quality in maintenance and repair activities.
  • Inspection and testing plans for equipment.
  • Welding quality control and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing).
  • Ensuring adherence to engineering standards and specifications.
  • Documentation and record-keeping for integrity management.
  1. Pre-Commissioning, Start-Up, and Post-Turnaround
  • Pre-commissioning activities after maintenance completion.
  • Leak testing and inerting of renovated systems.
  • Controlled start-up procedures for process units.
  • Performance testing and ramp-up to full production.
  • Post-turnaround performance monitoring and debottlenecking.
  1. Turnaround Performance Analysis and Continuous Improvement
  • Post-turnaround review and lessons learned workshops.
  • Analyzing actual vs. planned performance (cost, schedule, safety, quality).
  • Identifying best practices and areas for improvement.
  • Implementing recommendations for future turnarounds.
  • Building a knowledge base for continuous turnaround excellence.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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