Maintenance and Engineering

Shutdown and Turnaround Management

Planned shutdowns and turnarounds are among the most intense and costly events in process plants. This course covers turnaround management: scope definition and freeze, planning and scheduling, contractor management, materials, safety, execution control, start-up and post-turnaround review.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Turnaround overruns cost millions in lost production. You will learn proven methods to deliver turnarounds safely, on time and on budget.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Turnaround case studies, scope challenge exercises, scheduling workshops and execution simulations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the turnaround life cycle
Define and freeze turnaround scope
Plan and schedule turnaround work
Manage contractors and materials
Control safety and progress during execution
Manage start-up and lessons learned

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Turnaround and shutdown managers
Maintenance managers
Planners and schedulers
Operations managers
Contractor supervisors

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Scope management
Turnaround planning
Contractor management
Execution control
Safety management

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Turnaround Fundamentals

09:00–10:08Turnaround drivers
10:08–11:00Life cycle
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Life cycle (continued)
11:45–12:53Organisation
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Scope

09:00–10:08Work list development
10:08–11:00Scope challenge
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scope challenge (continued)
11:45–12:53Scope freeze
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Planning

09:00–10:08Detailed planning
10:08–11:00Scheduling
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scheduling (continued)
11:45–12:53Materials and contractors
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Execution

09:00–10:08Safety
10:08–11:00Progress control
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Progress control (continued)
11:45–12:53Emergent work
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Start-Up and Review

09:00–10:08Mechanical completion
10:08–11:00Start-up
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Start-up (continued)
11:45–12:53Lessons learned
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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