Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of managing planned shutdowns with a focus on critical activities such as equipment isolation, safe execution, and successful start-up and commissioning. It emphasizes risk mitigation, safety compliance, and efficient coordination to ensure minimal downtime and smooth plant operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Plan and execute planned shutdowns effectively with clear objectives and scope
- Identify and manage critical activities during shutdowns
- Implement safe and effective isolation procedures
- Coordinate start-up and commissioning activities for reliable plant restoration
- Apply best practices in communication, safety, and risk management throughout shutdown processes
- Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Maintenance and shutdown planners
- Operations and maintenance supervisors
- Safety and HSE officers
- Commissioning engineers and technicians
- Project managers and contractors involved in shutdown activities
Course Outline
Overview of Planned Shutdowns
- Purpose and types of planned shutdowns
- Shutdown planning lifecycle and key milestones
- Roles and responsibilities
Critical Activities Identification and Management
- Defining critical activities and their impact
- Prioritization and resource allocation
- Monitoring and controlling critical tasks
Isolation Procedures and Safety
- Types of isolation (mechanical, electrical, process)
- Isolation planning and tagging systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and compliance
- Hazard identification and risk mitigation
Shutdown Execution and Coordination
- Mobilization and pre-shutdown activities
- Daily coordination and communication protocols
- Managing unexpected events and scope changes
Start-up and Commissioning
- Pre-start checks and readiness assessments
- Commissioning processes and system validation
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving during start-up
- Ensuring safe and reliable plant operation
Safety and Compliance Management
- HSE requirements during shutdown and start-up
- Incident prevention and emergency preparedness
- Documentation and regulatory compliance
Case Studies and Best Practices
- Lessons learned from shutdown and commissioning projects
- Effective communication and teamwork strategies
- Use of digital tools for shutdown management