Course Overview

Maintenance Shutdowns and Outages Management is an advanced professional course designed for industry specialists who manage critical facility downtime. This comprehensive program equips maintenance and operations professionals with practical methods to plan, coordinate, and execute plant outages safely, on schedule, and within budget constraints. Over approximately 20 hours across 10+ focused lessons, participants master essential skills in shutdown planning, risk management, contractor coordination, permit-to-work systems, critical path optimization, and post-shutdown reviews.

Specifically tailored for Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers, Shutdown Coordinators, Plant Engineers, Operations Managers, and similar roles, this course addresses the complex challenges faced during planned maintenance events. Participants gain hands-on experience with workpack systems, materials management strategies, and schedule optimization techniques that have proven effective across multiple industries. The structured format ensures professionals can immediately apply these methodologies to reduce downtime costs—with one recent participant reporting a 22% reduction in their facility's maintenance turnaround time after implementing the course frameworks.

Developed and Delivered By Jeruel, this professional short course represents our Engineering & Maintenance division's commitment to operational excellence. For detailed information about upcoming sessions, please contact our team through the provided email and phone contacts.

Learning Objectives

• Master the complete shutdown and outage planning process. You'll learn to define project scope, sequence critical activities, and create detailed workpacks that keep complex operations on track. These skills help prevent costly delays and safety issues during planned downtime.
• During shutdowns and outages, safety risks multiply. Apply specific risk management practices like detailed hazard assessments and clear communication protocols. Always verify lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance begins. These practices prevent accidents when systems are most vulnerable.
• Bring together your team, contractors and stakeholders with clear coordination. Assign specific roles, set shared deadlines, and maintain open communication channels. This focused approach keeps projects on track for timely delivery.
• Master schedule optimization and critical-path methods to cut downtime. Identify your project's must-complete tasks, sequence them efficiently, and build in smart buffers. You'll keep projects moving even when unexpected delays hit.
• Coordinate materials, spares, and logistics efficiently to keep outages on schedule. Plan ahead for critical parts and create clear delivery protocols. Proper management can reduce downtime and prevent costly delays.
• Set up permit-to-work and workpack systems that track and control project execution. These systems don't just ensure compliance—they create clear accountability at every step. When properly implemented, they'll help your team avoid costly mistakes and regulatory issues.
• After each shutdown, review what happened and document lessons learned. These insights will drive your continuous improvement process and help prevent future issues.