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Registration Desk Hours:
- Dec 6, Workshops: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Dec 7, Day 1:7:30am – 5:15pm
- Dec 8, Day 2:7:30am – 3:45pm
Reunion Ice-Breaker
Welcome Reception:
- Dec 6: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Casino Cocktail Reception:
- Dec 7: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Exhibit Hall Hours:
- Dec 7: 7:30am – 6:15pm
- Dec 8: 7:30am – 3:30pm
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A — A Year in the Preparation of a Turnaround – Intensive and Practical Road Map for an Effective Turnaround
Dec 6, 2021 8:30am – 12:00pm
Speakers

Chris Postill
Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Curtis Hermans
Director/Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Peter Reier
Owner
R.P.O.S.
Workshop B — A Day in the Execution of a Turnaround – The A to Z Daily Plan for Critical Turnaround Deliverables
Dec 6, 2021 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Speakers

Chris Postill
Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Curtis Hermans
Director/Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Peter Reier
Owner
R.P.O.S.
Reunion Ice-Breaker Welcome Reception
Dec 6, 2021 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Day 1 - Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Day 1 - Tuesday, December 7, 2021
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments are Served |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Katie Dempster ![]() Frank Engli Opening remarks from the Co-Chairs. |
8:45 |
KEYNOTE ADDRESSOutlook for Alberta’s Energy Sector and Impacts on Skilled Labour Supply and Demand![]() Bob Collins
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9:30 |
LIVE AUDIENCE POLLINGControlling the Turnaround Event Scope – Thinking Beyond the Scope Challenge![]() Frank Engli
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10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
10:45 |
Rethinking Turnarounds: Pursuing Perfect![]() Roger Laing This session will examine shifts in mindset and methods that engage both company and contractors in sustainable step-change for TA planning and execution.
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11:30 |
Turnaround Case Study: Achieving Success through Transformation![]() Ron Bettin ![]() Blair Ford This session will highlight how the turnarounds at 2 large sour gas plant facilities were completed for the first time ever, on-budget, ahead of schedule, safely and during COVID-19.
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and DelegatesExhibit Hall Demos |
1:45 |
Calculating the Real-Life Consequences of Deferring Your Shutdown and Lessons Learned during the Pandemic Response: Preparing for the Next Normal![]() Carl Souchereau
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2:30 |
Effective Contractor Management Strategies: Dos and Don’ts in Hiring, Scheduling and Compensating![]() Paul De Jong ![]() Richard Venerus
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3:30 |
Networking Refreshment BreakExhibit Hall Demos |
4:00 |
The Fight for Talent: How to Attract and Retain a Skilled Workforce Amid Changes to Alberta’s Workplaces Act![]() Jayson Bueckert ![]() Rayna Oryniak ![]() Shauna Holmes
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4:45 |
PANELHow to Conduct an Effective Risk Assessment and Develop a Crisis Management Plan![]() Ian Farrell ![]() Henry Goldstein ![]() Colin Xander ![]() Merrick Zemp
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5:30 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference AdjournsCasino Cocktail ReceptionRelax, unwind and join us for a night of fun, games and great prizes at our annual Casino Cocktail Reception! |
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 8, 2021
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments are Served |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs![]() Katie Dempster ![]() Frank Engli Opening remarks from the Co-Chairs. |
8:35 |
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - COST CONTROL SCENARIOSCost Control: Where Shutdown Managers Over Spend and How to Effectively Forecast and Minimize Costs![]() Josh Davey Join this new session where delegates will be taken through different best practices and will participate in live audience polling.
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9:15 |
The Art of Effectively Communicating with Your Team for Optimal Results![]() Vanessa Goodman
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9:45 |
VENDOR SHOWCASETemporary Sour Water Treatment Plan to Allow Refineries to Stay Online During a Process Upset![]() Brenden Meston ![]() Steve Martinson AMGAS CLEAR removes H2S from sour water without adding any additional H2S scavenger to the water itself improving the overall cost of treatment and not affecting the downstream water treatment plan. This solution works extremely well when the sour water strippers are at capacity, but additional water loads need to be treated. Varying levels of H2S and other containments can easily be handled along with large water volumes. |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit HallExhibit Hall Demos |
10:45 |
Improved leadership Through Positivity and How the Right Key Performance Indicators Will Guide Your Vision![]() Merrick Zemp
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11:30 |
PANELAction Plan for Upgrading Company Safety Policies Post COVID-19![]() Teresa Waddington ![]() Lisa Stephenson ![]() Dale Hartery
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon and Exhibit Hall Demos |
1:45 |
Rebuilding a Robust Supply Chain Post COVID-19: Resilient Resourcing Strategies![]() James Wright ![]() Johnathan Finlayson
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2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break and Exhibit Hall Open |
3:00 |
Capturing Lessons Learned to Improve Turnaround Performance Now and In the Future![]() Colin Xander
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3:45 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference Concludes |
Workshop A — A Year in the Preparation of a Turnaround – Intensive and Practical Road Map for an Effective Turnaround

Chris Postill
Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Curtis Hermans
Director/Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Peter Reier
Owner
R.P.O.S.
What is it about?
This hands-on workshop will go in-depth into the milestones and key stages of pre-turnaround planning. This workshop is only being offered in-person.
- Steering Team Setup and Interaction—Establishing the turnaround goals and objectives, the core project team, steering committee and key stakeholders
- Charter Development—Initiating the project and expected milestones with proven templates, checklists and a realistic critical path
- Scoping—Defining the work scope, duration and cost triangle to design your critical path
- Estimating—Using historical records, quotes, and other tools to fine tune estimates for funding
- Planning—Adequately planning for internal and external workforce requirements
- Contracting—Agreeing to an executing a process of selecting contractors, determining rates and work schedules
- Scheduling—Developing a baseline execution schedule then fine tuning to optimize duration/cost
- Material Management—Agreeing to and executing a process for ordering, receiving, kitting, and issuing material throughout the event
- Logistics Detailing—Finalizing needs for logistics support items such as temp power, office space, and break tents
- Lessons Learned—Using a robust Lessons Learned program and reviewing feedback regularly to optimize performance
Workshop B — A Day in the Execution of a Turnaround – The A to Z Daily Plan for Critical Turnaround Deliverables

Chris Postill
Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Curtis Hermans
Director/Co-Founder
Progressive Plan Inc.

Peter Reier
Owner
R.P.O.S.
What is it about?
Key steps, process, deliverables, documents, schedule, cost estimate of TAR for new/intermediate employees.
- Ensuring all stakeholders have approved the execution plan before the unit is shut down
- What essential steps are necessary for schedule control during the execution phase?
- Reviewing the details of the daily execution schedule
- Ensuring all plans and objectives are discussed at critical meetings: Kick off, morning update, safety meeting, schedule update meeting
- Exploring Critical Path Management
- Managing emergent and unforeseen obstacles
- Balancing discovery work with the turnaround duration