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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A – The A to Z of Dynamic Planning and Scheduling for Turnarounds
Dec 11, 2023 8:30am – 12:00 PM
Speakers
Laszlo Kardos
Senior Advisor
Advando Americas
Dave Pinault
Senior Planner/Coordinator
Advando Americas
Workshop B – Managing the Execution Window of a Turnaround with an Effective Critical Path
Dec 11, 2023 1:00pm – 04:30 PM
Speakers
Colin Xander
North America Turnaround Director
INEOS Styrolution (USA)
Icebreaker Welcome Reception
Sponsored by
Dec 11, 2023 6:00pm – 08:00 PM
Day 1 - Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Owners/Operators Breakfast Briefing*
Dec 13, 2023 7:00am – 08:15 AM
Day 1 - Tuesday, December 12, 2023
7:30 |
Registration – Coffee and Refreshments Available in Exhibit Area |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-ChairsAlicia Donnelly Frank Engli |
8:45 |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONPursuing Excellence and Learning Resiliency – Why Turnaround Events are like Running the Iditarod Sled Dog Race
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9:30 |
FOCUSED SESSIONCost Control – How to Accurately Forecast Project Spending and Minimize CostsColin Xander
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10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
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10:45 |
FOCUSED SESSIONControlling Turnaround Scope – Essential Steps to Running a Leaner ShutdownIan Farrell André Moffett Eric Michaud Moderator:Frank Engli
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11:30 |
CASE STUDYLessons Learned from a Highly Successful Refinery TurnaroundErik Sullivan This session will discuss the challenges and lessons learned from a highly successful turnaround at the Tidewater Prince George refinery. Scheduled on a four-year cycle, the turnaround was completed on time and on budget, with the maintenance investment representing the majority of Tidewater’s 2023 capital budget. |
12:00 |
CASE STUDYA Mental Health Journey During a Challenging Turnaround EventJason Woodward This session will discuss how the team at Shell Canada’s Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (Shell Corunna Refinery) coped with a challenging turnaround following the 2-year pandemic.
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12:45 |
Networking Luncheon
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1:45 |
SPONSOR INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTPanel Discussion: Constraints and Opportunities in Turnarounds, Outages, and ShutdownsTaylor Brookes Jeff Schiffner Rob McGuire Trevor Eckert Moderator:Trina Clarke Hosted by FLINT, this panel discussion will focus on constraints and opportunities within the dynamic environments of industrial turnarounds, outages, and shutdowns. This panel of experts will offer a candid discussion on turnaround execution from the perspectives of industry owners and contractors for both general and specialty services. |
2:25 |
SPONSOR INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTThe Future of Industrial Safety: Leveraging Technology to Improve Safety CultureTadeo Huerta
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2:55 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
3:15 |
INTERACTIVE SESSIONEffective Risk Management and Developing a Successful Risk Assessment PlanRon Harry Frank Engli
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4:00 |
SPONSOR INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTUnlocking Turnaround Excellence: Harnessing the Power of Specialty Contractors for Optimal Safety, Quality, and EfficiencySonya Workun Tyler Pentney This presentation focuses on the value provided by using specialty contractors and there contributions towards achieving turnaround excellence. The unique subject matter expertise possessed by specialty contractors drive optimal safety, quality and efficiency. Incorporating specialty contractors into your contracting strategy can also be leveraged to mitigate labor constraints, allowing operators to feel confident in executing the scope of work planned for there outage. The presentation specifically emphasizes safety performance, efficiency, utilization, cost savings, and the importance of aligning with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). |
4:30 |
PRACTICAL LEARNINGTurnaround Postmortem – Capturing Lessons Learned to Improve Turnaround PerformanceKevin Best Scott Curry Paul Kristensen Colin Xander Moderator:Mike Acorn
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5:30 |
Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference Adjourns |
5:35 |
Casino Cocktail Reception |
Day 2 - Wednesday, December 13, 2023
7:30 |
Registration – Coffee and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-ChairsAlicia Donnelly Frank Engli |
8:40 |
SPONSOR INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTReducing Cost & Schedule Duration by Delivering Successful Shutdowns, Turnarounds & OutagesMatthew Popovacki John Lane
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9:10 |
CASE STUDYIntroducing Structure and Documented Work Practices to Support Turnaround Effectiveness in an Expanding FacilityLes Barber Paul Kristensen In this session, we will discuss:
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9:50 |
SPONSOR INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTInnovative Technologies for Increased Efficiency, Quality and Safety: Managing Radiation with Small Controlled Area RadiographyJason Creaser
SCAR, or Small Controlled Area Radiography, is a method of managing radiation in small areas when performing radiographic testing. The use of different exposure devices or different isotopes, combined with shielding, makes it possible to minimize radiography exposure limits in a safe and controlled manner, while ensuring the highest levels of image quality.
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10:20 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
10:50 |
FOCUSED SESSIONThe Energy Transition: Best Practices for Reducing the Carbon Footprint in a TurnaroundWalter Pesenti David Mason This session will discuss what turnaround managers can do to extend the life of an asset to become more efficient, use less fuel and create fewer emissions.
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11:30 |
Finding Solutions to Your Labour Resource Challenge: Case Study from Women Building Futures and Dow ChemicalCarol Moen Ragen Dvernichuk In this session WBF will share how they partnered with Dow on their last turnaround to prepare 10 women to work in various roles on their turnaround and then connect them to full time opportunity with Dow and their contractors. |
12:00 |
PANELTackling the Labour Resource Challenge and Developing Initiatives to Retain TalentGrace Corry Shandra Linder Carol Moen Moderator:Alicia Donnelly |
1:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
2:00 |
CASE STUDYPreparation for Startup and Planning for Unplanned Events at a New LNG Processing FacilityPedro Rangel Learn the strategies and plans for a turnaround at a new facility currently under construction. This session will discuss:
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2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
3:00 |
CASE STUDYThe Journey of Converting Coal Facilities to Natural Gas and What This Means for Maintenance and TurnaroundsDale Peck Marina Van Koughnett Exploring the steps taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the closure of coal assets and conversion to natural gas and how this has impacted asset management, operations, maintenance and turnarounds.
This session will discuss how to manage your organization’s large-scale change, the impact on employees and on asset management practices. |
3:45 |
Closing Remarks from the Chair and Conference Adjourns |
Icebreaker Welcome Reception
Sponsored by
Workshop A – The A to Z of Dynamic Planning and Scheduling for Turnarounds
Laszlo Kardos
Senior Advisor
Advando Americas
Dave Pinault
Senior Planner/Coordinator
Advando Americas
What is it about?
- Leveraging the synergies of planning and scheduling
- Focus on the cross functional dependencies, and opportunities for collaboration between the planning team and scheduling team
- How to tame your dynamic Turnaround schedule and strategies for dynamic execution management
Workshop B – Managing the Execution Window of a Turnaround with an Effective Critical Path
Colin Xander
North America Turnaround Director
INEOS Styrolution (USA)
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
- Managing emergent and unforeseen obstacles
- Balancing discovery work with the turnaround duration