Did you know that, on average, 66% of turnarounds finish late and are over budget by 10% or more? At KAP, we are deeply invested in the success of your STO, maintenance event, or capital project. That's why we've crafted this comprehensive guide to ensure your turnaround is a success.
Here are the boxes you should be able to check:
If you aren’t 100% sure you’ll be able to check each one of these items off with confidence during your next turnaround, it’s time for a change. KAP possesses both the knowledge and performance to ensure your next turnaround is successful, with the right people, technology, and methods. As the largest privately held technology-enabled Project Controls solutions provider in the country, we are here to partner with you.
Here are the boxes you should be able to check:
Choose the Right Software: Implement cutting-edge STO planning software like STOlogix to enhance project visibility, tracking and collaboration.
Define the Scope: Clearly outline STO objectives, using principles of turnaround project management and leveraging experienced turnaround planners. STOmap can help.
Develop a Detailed Schedule: Utilize advanced turnaround project management tools to create a meticulous schedule with a tool such as STOplanner.
Allocate Resources: Strategically identify and allocate resources.
Safety Planning: Adhere to best practices in oil and gas safety planning.
Environmental Compliance: Implement measures for environmental compliance, considering asset turnaround optimization while minimizing environmental impact.
Cost Control: Develop a comprehensive budget, incorporating turnaround cost control measures and project controls, using software like STOcost.
Communication Plan: Establish a transparent communication plan to ensure seamless communication among teams and stakeholders. STOcomm can help with this.
Contractor Management: Carefully manage external contractors by incorporating the insights of experienced turnaround planners for effective selection and oversight.
Quality Assurance: Develop a robust quality assurance plan, emphasizing maintenance turnaround best practices and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Logistics and Material Management: Plan logistics and track materials with a software product like STOmaterial.
Emergency Response Plan: Develop a comprehensive emergency response plan well in advance.
Documentation and Reporting: Establish a systematic approach to documentation with a focus on transparency.
Post-Event Analysis: Evaluate the overall success of the STO event by gathering feedback from experienced turnaround planners, and gaining insights for further improvement.
If you aren’t 100% sure you’ll be able to check each one of these items off with confidence during your next turnaround, it’s time for a change. KAP possesses both the knowledge and performance to ensure your next turnaround is successful, with the right people, technology, and methods. As the largest privately held technology-enabled Project Controls solutions provider in the country, we are here to partner with you.