August 17, 2006 Shutdown Tip
The 9 most important factor’s for the success of a Shutdown
1.To ensure the turnaround (possible modification) is executed within plant standards.
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Engineering Standard (Eng change req)
- Safety Standard
- Quality Standard
2.To ensure the work scope is properly defined.
- Requirements
- Eliminate unnecessary and duplicate work
- Check material specs
- Finalize work list.
3.To ensure all requirements for major tasks.
- Information gathering
- Specify tasks
- Task procedure
- Task hazard study
- Drw & documentation
- Preparation of plan
4.To ensure all projects are properly define and resourced
- Specify project
- Define key dates
- Finalize drw & documentation
- Materials - equipment
- Specify interactions with turnaround (modifications) work
5.To ensure all inspection requirements are resourced.
- Specify inspection list
- Inspection techniques
- Types of inspection
- Safety and access requirements
6.To ensure all contracted out work is properly managed
- Work packaging
- Types of contract
- Contractor availability
- Invitations
- Contractor control and management on site.
7.To define items (spares) to be supplied within plant standards.
- Spare availability
- Check specifications
- Withdrawal from plant store
- Issue and control
- Return and control
8.To develop a safe system of work for the shutdown
- Safe working routine
- P.P.E.
- Safety inspections
- Accident investigation
9.To ensure the site is properly organized
- Site plot plan
- Stores lay out
- Craneage/Transport
- Services/Utilities
- Facilities/Personnel
Reader tip provided by Christo Hartzer, Senior Maintenance Planner, Duferco Steel Processing, Cape Town, South Africa
Thank you Christo - Your Maintenance-tips hat is on the way!
