Master the tools, strategy and leadership to execute high-stakes shutdowns successfully.
Plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages represent some of the most critical—and complex—operations in the process industry. When mismanaged, these events can spiral into budget overruns, schedule delays, and compromised safety and quality. This 5-day intensive course equips professionals with the knowledge and best practices needed to plan and execute shutdowns and turnarounds efficiently, safely, and profitably.
With a sharp focus on Critical Path Planning, Earned Value Management, and contractor coordination, delegates will explore an integrated approach to managing every phase of a shutdown. From risk management and team organisation to budgeting, control and quality assurance, participants will walk away with practical strategies and tools to lead turnarounds with precision.
Why This Course Is Important
Shutdowns and turnarounds are high-risk, high-reward periods in any plant’s lifecycle. When well-executed, they enhance operational reliability and cost-efficiency. Poorly managed, they lead to millions in losses and reputational damage. In an era of heightened operational scrutiny, shrinking budgets, and increased regulatory demands, professionals must apply structured, data-informed and team-driven shutdown practices. This course delivers that capability.
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for technical and management professionals involved in the planning or execution of shutdowns and turnarounds, including:
Turnaround Managers and Operations Coordinators
Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Control Staff
Construction Superintendents and Supervisors
Project Engineers and Contract Administrators
Inspection, Safety, Materials, and Maintenance Engineers
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Organise and lead effective shutdown and turnaround teams
Apply Critical Path Planning and Earned Value Management methods
Develop comprehensive work scopes, schedules, and budgets
Coordinate contractors and track performance in real time
Manage health, safety, environmental and quality risks proactively
Adopt emerging trends and industry best practices in turnaround execution
What Participants Say
(5/5)
“The speaker’s depth of experience brought the entire shutdown process to life. I learned how to break down complex turnarounds into manageable components using the Critical Path Method. It’s given me real confidence for our upcoming plant outage.”
— Octo, Maintenance Superintendent, Petrochemicals
(5/5)
“I found the budgeting and earned value sections especially useful. The exercises were relevant, and the practical examples helped me understand how to apply these tools back at work.”
— Mostaffa, Project Planner, Oil & Gas
(5/5)
“Brilliant course! The case studies, interactive sessions, and expert instruction made the concepts stick. I’ll be using the contractor management insights immediately.”
— Jack, Operations Manager, Energy Sector