Shutdowns Superconference – Houston

Featuring owner-led case studies filled with new, detailed methodologies, and leading techniques from global contractors and solution providers. You won’t find a turnaround event that is more comprehensive, practical, and completely in-touch with the critical issues facing the turnaround community today.

Gain a Competitive Edge with Shutdown Techniques from Leading Companies and Global Experts


The Shutdowns Superconference – Houston is the essential forum for key players involved in plant turnarounds in oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical, and power and utilities. As budgets tighten and projects become more complex, ensure you’re up-to-speed and fully prepared to execute the most timely, cost-effective and safe turnaround possible With over 10 successful years of providing the latest information and leading techniques for the turnaround community, this must-attend event will deliver the critical tools you need for turnaround excellence. Our unparalleled faculty of industry experts, global contractors and leading solution providers will share their best practices to help you significantly improve your next turnaround.

Practical owner-led case studies and in-depth sessions will give you and your team an edge when you return to your facility. Featuring sessions that will help you effectively manage every stage of your turnaround from the planning and scheduling phase through execution and close-out. Learn optimal methods to control scope creep, maintain budgetary controls, integrate projects, improve safety performance and much more!

Reserve your seat now for Shutdowns Houston. Call 1-877-927-7936 or register online.

SPEAKERS SPOTLIGHT

  • John Fradette
    General Manager Turnarounds

    Jacobs

    Stephen Hillier
    Vice President, Operations

    Jacobs

  • Gord Bottcher
    Supervisor Process Management

    SaskPower

    Anthony V. Covato, PE
    Project Manager
    Outage/Turnaround Subject Matter Expert

    Reliability Management Group

  • Sam Harkreader
    Turnaround Lead

    Ascend Performance Materials
    Chocolate Bayou Plant

    Chris B. Johnson
    Reliability Lead

    Ascend Performance Materials
    Chocolate Bayou Plant

  • Paul Lanthier
    Vice President of Operations

    Carver PA

    Dale Libby
    Maintenance Process Leader for Turnarounds,Texas Operations

    The Dow Chemical Company

  • Tannis Liviniuk
    Technical Services Coordinator

    Cenovus Energy

    Anil Malik
    Shutdown and Turnaround
    Planning Engineer

    Qatar Petroleum

  • John McLay
    President & Author

    JMC Consulting Ltd.

    Robin Mikaelsson
    Senior Consultant

    Bentley

  • David Noorani
    Manager Engineering and Maintenance

    Sinclair Refining

    Darryl O’Bryant
    Turnaround Manager

    BP

  • Dan Patterson
    CEO & President

    Acumen

    Kevin Proops
    Project Manager

    Solomon Associates

  • Sue Steele
    Vice President,
    Global Maintenance Services

    Jacobs

    Don Turner
    Operations Manager

    Jacobs

  • Bobby Vichich
    Vice President Turnarounds

    Asset Performance Networks

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Read why delegates return year after year…

“The examples of what went wrong and how planning improved results was a real hit for meâ€


“Very well managed, good selection of vendors with many people willing to provide information. Everyone had takeaways. I learned a great deal from the presenters over the last several daysâ€
Gerry Rundle, Turnaround Coordinator, Statoil Canada Inc. (10th Annual Shutdowns Superconference, 2011)


“Sessions were very informative...to see & hear actual shutdown wins and losses, what worked and what did notâ€
Roxanne Gabert, Business Analyst, Sherritt International (9th Annual Shutdowns Superconference 2010)


“I liked the networking, seeing actual turnaround strategies and good presentationsâ€
Russell Hayes, Planner/Scheduler, Alta Steel (10th Annual Shutdowns Superconference, 2011)


“Each speaker was very good at sharing knowledge. We thought we were alone in our shutdown planning/scheduling issues [but] it appears that everyone has very similar issues. The data gathered was very helpful – we gained many contacts , got leads, talked with many people which will help us in the future. Good job!â€
Darcy Nelson, Mechanical Planner, MEG Energy Corporation (10th Annual Shutdowns Superconference, 2011)


“Very good speakers with lots of good information.â€
Kevin Hearn, Turnaround Manager, SemCams (10th Annual Shutdowns Superconference, 2011)


“Very good presentations and a broad participation of key speakers. Good job.â€
Carlos Serrato, Project Coordinator, Tenaris (10th Annual Shutdowns Superconference, 2011)

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