Efficient planning and scheduling are critical for the success of Shutdown, Turnaround and Outage (STO) events. KAP Project Services offers a revolutionary solution—Remote Planning & Scheduling Services (RPS). Read on to learn about the advantages of RPS, the personnel roles that set it apart, and the tools and technology that make it effective.
Now, we’ll highlight some of RPS's core attributes.
If you’re interested in mitigating risks, saving money and getting ahead of where the industry is going, contact KAP today.
Advantages of RPS
RPS provides customers with numerous advantages: financial, safety-centric and expertise-oriented.![](https://kapproservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KAP-2024-BL-February2-RPSBenefits-CP2.jpg)
Safety and Efficiency:
- Minimize boots on the ground for enhanced safety, mitigating risk by avoiding near misses with equipment and machinery.
- Streamline processes, therefore increasing efficiency and decreasing turnaround times.
- Dramatically reduce per diem, overtime premiums, and mobilization expenses.
- Eliminate the need for temporary office spaces, minimizing co-employment issues.
- Access the best project controls expertise globally, reducing the necessity for a full on-site team. KAP’s planners and schedulers work from our headquarters in Houston.
- Customizable and scalable solution, providing higher-level expertise without sending everyone to the plant.
- Utilize valuable tools like STOlogix for real-time progress monitoring.
- Streamlined communication and standardized planning templates enhance efficiency and ROI over time.
Seasoned Management Team
You will benefit from KAP's experienced management team, boasting an average of over 20 years of project control experience. With over a decade of tenure at KAP, this team brings invaluable insights and best practices to enhance STO event planning efforts, right from our office in Houston, Texas.Onsite Team Role
RPS includes an onsite team dedicated to accurate STO event planning. This team gathers essential documentation, conducts field verifications, reviews job plans, and identifies site interferences, minimizing bottlenecks and ensuring smoother execution.![](https://kapproservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KAP-2024-BL-February2-RPSSTO.jpg)
Real-time Progress Monitoring
Monitor STO event progress in real-time with KAP's proprietary software, STOplanner. This tool enables quality checks and provides transparency to the STO team. Seamless integration with preferred planning software ensures efficient collaboration and progress monitoring.Productivity-enhancing Tools
STOplanner facilitates seamless communication, shared action items, and document sharing between onsite and remote teams. This collaborative approach ensures effective teamwork, keeping everyone updated on STO event progress for enhanced productivity and efficiency. Partnering with KAP's RPS service streamlines STO event planning and scheduling processes. Benefit from a remote team approach, leverage the expertise of the management team and use advanced software tools like STOplanner for real-time progress monitoring. Achieve accurate plans, transparent collaboration, and successful STO event outcomes with KAP's RPS service, gaining a competitive edge in managing complex STO events.If you’re interested in mitigating risks, saving money and getting ahead of where the industry is going, contact KAP today.