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Plant Startup Shutdown and Turnaround Management
Sector:
Chemicals & Process – Plant Operations
Technical Focus Area:
Plant Operations & Process Control
About the Course
This course provides practical training in plant startup, shutdown, and turnaround management, covering how these high-risk operational transitions are planned and executed safely and efficiently. It is designed for professionals responsible for planning or executing major operational transitions.
Participants examine startup and shutdown sequencing, turnaround planning methodology, and readiness verification practices, building the practical skills needed to manage these events with minimized risk and downtime. Case examples illustrate lessons learned from major turnaround projects.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop safe startup and shutdown sequences.
- Plan a turnaround scope and schedule effectively.
- Conduct readiness verification before startup.
- Identify risks specific to startup, shutdown, and turnaround events.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during major transitions.
- Support post-turnaround review and lessons learned processes.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals involved in plant transitions and turnarounds, including:
- Operations and turnaround managers
- Process and maintenance engineers
- Plant supervisors
- Project managers supporting turnarounds
- HSE professionals supporting major transitions
Modular Syllabus
Startup and Shutdown Fundamentals
- Startup sequencing principles
- Shutdown sequencing principles
- Risk factors specific to transitions
- Coordinating operations and engineering during transitions
- Common startup and shutdown incidents
Course Dates & Prices
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