Planificación de la parada
Definition of the scope of work, identification of critical activities, estimation of required resources and development of a detailed execution schedule.
Construction and Outsourcing Services
Plant Shutdown Management
Specialized service for the planning, management and execution of scheduled industrial shutdowns, aimed at minimizing downtime, optimizing technical interventions and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency throughout the shutdown process.
What it is
Comprehensive Management of Industrial Shutdowns
Plant shutdowns are critical interventions in industrial facilities that require detailed planning and highly coordinated execution. This service covers all stages of the shutdown, from initial preparation through to completion and restart, integrating maintenance, inspection, modification and asset improvement activities to minimize production losses and maximize operational efficiency.
Preparación técnica y logística
Development of supporting engineering, preparation of procedures, coordination of procurement activities and organization of materials, tools and equipment required for the shutdown.
Coordinación de recursos y contratistas
Organization of work teams, contractor management and allocation of technical and human resources to ensure efficient and simultaneous execution of activities.
Ejecución de trabajos en parada
Execution of planned maintenance, inspection and modification activities while ensuring compliance with quality, safety and schedule requirements.
Control y seguimiento en tiempo real
Continuous monitoring of shutdown progress, identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions to maintain the approved schedule.
Cierre y puesta en marcha
Verification of completed work, technical validation of modified systems and support during plant restart and return to operation.
Deliverables
Shutdown Planning, Control and Documentation
A comprehensive set of documents and management tools used to organize, execute and evaluate plant shutdowns while ensuring traceability and achievement of project objectives.
01
Shutdown Master Plan
Comprehensive document defining the shutdown scope, activities, resources, execution schedule and overall implementation strategy.
02
Detailed Activity Schedule
Detailed planning document including work sequences, critical milestones, intervention windows and resource allocation.
03
Work and Safety Procedures
Technical and safety documentation defining how each activity should be performed, including operational procedures and HSE requirements.
04
Shutdown Progress Reports
Periodic reports detailing work progress, schedule compliance and identified deviations.
05
Issue and Deviation Register
Documentation of issues encountered during the shutdown, including corrective actions implemented and their impact on project performance.
06
Final Shutdown Report
Close-out document summarizing achieved results, execution performance, lessons learned and recommendations for future shutdowns.
Minimizes downtime
maximizes operational efficiency through optimized planning, coordination and execution of industrial shutdowns.
When it applies
Planned Interventions in Industrial Facilities
This service is applied during scheduled shutdowns of industrial plants where maintenance, inspections, upgrades or modifications must be completed within a limited timeframe while minimizing the impact on production and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency. EIA21 has extensive experience supporting major industrial shutdowns in sectors such as Oil & Gas, petrochemicals, chemicals and energy, delivering planning, supervision and execution support for some of the industry's most demanding facilities. Notable projects have been carried out for leading companies such as Repsol, Petronor and Dow Chemical.
- REPSOL - Puertollano Refinery Shutdown
- REPSOL - Tarragona Refinery Shutdown
- REPSOL A Coruña - PGC2019 Conversion Project
- PETRONOR - General Plant Shutdown 2023
- PETRONOR - G3 Project
- PETRONOR - Metallurgical Supervision, Plant 3 Area A (2024)
- DOW - Construction and Plant Shutdown Support
- DOW Portugal - Industrial Shutdown 2022
- DOW Portugal - Estarreja Industrial Facility
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