An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Planned Shutdown, Critical Activities,
Isolation, Start-up & Commissioning
Effective Management of Power System Shutdowns and Restart Activities
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-21 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 12-16 Jan 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23-27 Mar 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20-24 Apr 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 15-19 Jun 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06-10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14-18 Sep 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 12-16 Oct 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 16-20 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-07 Nov 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
This Planned Shutdown, Critical Activities, Isolation, Start-up & Commissioning training course provides professionals with a structured and practical approach to managing critical phases of process plant operations. Shutdowns are essential for maintaining equipment integrity, ensuring compliance, and executing upgrades safely and efficiently. However, without proper planning and execution, they can lead to extended downtime, operational risks, and budget overruns. This course offers participants the knowledge and tools to lead safe, timely, and successful shutdowns while ensuring readiness for commissioning and start-up activities.
Participants will learn best practices in isolating equipment, troubleshooting shutdown issues, coordinating critical activities, and managing seamless transitions into operation. The training emphasizes risk management, team coordination, and performance monitoring, helping professionals develop a holistic view of shutdown operations. From initial planning to final commissioning, this course equips attendees with actionable strategies to reduce downtime, enhance safety, and optimize turnaround success.
Training Course Objectives
This course equips participants with practical techniques for planning and executing shutdowns while managing associated risks, equipment isolation, and commissioning processes.
- Establish structured plans for plant shutdown and turnaround operations
- Apply isolation procedures to ensure safety during inspection and maintenance
- Troubleshoot technical issues during shutdown and start-up phases
- Execute efficient start-up and commissioning activities
- Apply continuous improvement strategies to optimize future shutdown cycles
Designed for
This training course is ideal for professionals directly involved in plant operations, maintenance, and commissioning activities. It is especially beneficial for those leading or supporting shutdown and start-up procedures in industrial settings.
- Plant Managers and Supervisors
- Process Engineers and Operations Specialists
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
- Commissioning and Start-up Engineers
- Operators engaged in shutdown activities
Learning Methods
This course uses an interactive learning approach combining instructor-led presentations with group discussions and case-based exercises. Real-world shutdown scenarios are explored through collaborative problem-solving, helping participants apply concepts in practical settings. Hands-on tools, troubleshooting techniques, and safety best practices are emphasized throughout the training, ensuring immediate relevance and transferability to operational environments.
The Course Outline
- Steps in planning a plant shutdown: work scope definition and resource planning
- Risk assessment methodologies and developing a risk management plan
- Critical path analysis and scheduling for effective shutdown execution
- Safe isolation procedures for process equipment: valve isolations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and double-block-and-bleed systems
- Managing critical shutdown activities: inspection, cleaning, and system checks
- Legal and regulatory requirements for equipment isolation and shutdown activities
- Identifying common issues during shutdown: equipment failure, maintenance delays, and material shortages
- Techniques for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues during shutdown
- Case studies of troubleshooting critical equipment during shutdown and isolation
- Pre-commissioning inspections and tests: system integrity checks, cleaning, and flushing
- Managing the start-up process: equipment validation, testing, and performance monitoring
- Handling operational challenges during start-up and ensuring smooth transitions to normal operations
- Performance benchmarking after start-up and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Conducting post-commissioning safety audits and reliability assessments
- Developing continuous improvement strategies for future shutdowns and start-ups
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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