An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Refinery Shutdown & Turnaround

Refinery Shutdown & Turnaround

Course Overview

Refineries extreme safety and continuous operation constriction requirements demand properly designed and executed shutdowns together with increase in efficiency with the use of latest technologies place massive importance on properly designed and executed shutdown and turnaround.

This GLOMACS Refinery Shutdown and Turnaround training seminar introduces the methodologies to plan execute major overhaul and upgrading in the most efficient and cost effective way of the highly complex refinery structure.

This GLOMACS Refinery Shutdown and Turnaround training seminar emphasizes the optimization of the shutdown work structure so assets remain reliable and efficient with minimization of the required shutdowns though out the life cycle of the Refinery.

This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:

  • Use of API 571 for work identification for static equipment and other international codes for dynamic equipment
  • Sizing work requirements using API 579
  • Creation of the appropriate Work structures to avoid repletion and minimize personnel engagement
  • Use Gantt charts to monitor execution and keep in time
  • Use of CPM PERT techniques for scheduling
  • Use failure mathematics to safeguard risk on planning activities
  • Assess turnaround with the appropriate efficiency testing and indicators

Training Objectives

At the end of this GLOMACS training seminar, you will learn to:

  • Understand the Failure mechanisms of Refinery applying API 571
  • Size the necessary work for Assets life maximization using API 579
  • Apply the correct type of turnaround for each asset
  • Schedule work activities
  • Control time, budget and scope during shutdown
  • Assess performance of Turnaround

Who should Attend?

It is highly recommended that Refinery maintenance, reliability, engineering and technical support staff including leadership and management to attend this GLOMACS Maintenance Engineering training seminar. Also, including:

  • Planners
  • Supervisors
  • Engineers
  • Reliability Engineers
  • Maintenance Team Leaders and Managers
  • Operations Team Leaders and Managers

About Saudi Glomacs

At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.

With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.

Training Outline

DAY 1: Refinery Shutdown Types and Asset Pairing
  • Definitions of Shutdown and Turnaround
  • Material Failure and Degradation in Refinery using API 579
  • Refinery Structure and Units Sensitivity to Failure
  • Failure Rate Mathematics the Basis of Reliability Center Maintenance
  • Shutdown and the Life Cycle of Refineries
DAY 2: Shutdown and Turnaround Planning
  • Refinery Work Order System (WO) Input for Planning
  • Size of Work using API 579 and Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Creating the Most Appropriate Organization Structure to Run the Shutdown
  • Spare Parts and Materials required for the Shutdown
  • Personnel Internal or Subcontractors required for Shutdown
DAY 3: Organizing the Shutdown Time Sequencing
  • Work Sequencing Optimization
  • Material – Personnel - Contractors Constraints
  • Fitting the Optimum Number of Shutdowns in the Life Cycle of Plants
  • Utilization of Timing Techniques (CPM-PERT)
DAY 4: Control of Shutdown Time, Costs and Work Quality
  • Gantt Charts for Keeping in Time
  • S - curve usage for Budget Monitoring
  • Financial Reserves for Uncertainties
  • ISO/API Standards for Work Handover
DAY 5: Shutdown Performance Analysis and Turnaround Efficiency Measurement
  • Asset Turnaround Performance Indicators
  • Shutdown Workload Performance Indicators
  • Shutdown Planning Performance Indicators
  • Turnaround Effectiveness and Cost Performance Indicators
  • Shutdown and Turnaround Data Archiving and Future Recommendations
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation

GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.

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Date: 22-26 Sep 2025
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Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Venue: London - UK
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Date: 29 Dec 2025-02 Jan 2026
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Date: 09-13 Feb 2026
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