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In the plant
on site, every shift
24/7
throughout the hot phase on request
Objectively measured
precise, not estimated
400+
turnarounds and projects as our base of experience
Why execution is a discipline of its own
A plan is never finished. It is lived.
In execution, what counts is the daily control loop of measuring, assessing and correcting – not the document that was finished before the shutdown and is overtaken by reality from day one.
Active coordination keeps progress, interfaces and permits together. It protects the deadline while corrective action can still take effect – and gives shutdown management the confidence that decisions rest on a realistic picture.
Swipe sideways to view →Not a sequence with a beginning and an end, but a loop that repeats every shift. That is exactly what distinguishes coordination from planning, which is finished at some point.
What we control in the plant was created beforehand: the plan from scheduling and the work packages from technical planning. Coordination takes both into the field – and reports back what is really happening there.
Scope of services
The rhythm we set up
We set up a reliable control rhythm and maintain it with discipline – throughout the entire hot phase.
Progress measurement
Precise progress measurement instead of mere self-reporting – measured against the plan daily and every shift.
Daily control loop
Look-ahead, daily and shift planning, clean handovers and clear escalation paths – every day, every shift.
Interface & permit coordination
Trades, work permits, isolations and bottleneck resources coordinated with each other, so that nobody waits for anyone else.
Deviation & trend management
Detect delays and trends early, replan and protect the critical path in a targeted way.
Punch-list items & start-up
Work through punch-list items in an orderly way and coordinate recommissioning – start-up is part of the plan, not what is left over afterwards.
What you gain
What you gain
Clarity at all timesYou always know where you stand – not where things were last reported.
Early warningDelays become visible while corrective action still works.
CoordinationInterfaces and permits mesh instead of blocking each other.
Orderly start-upControlled shutdown and restart instead of a rush in the last shift.
Reliable forecastA completion date that management can trust.
Our approach
Foresight instead of reaction
01
Measure honestly
We record actual progress precisely – not the trades' self-reporting. Decisions are based on numbers, not on optimism.
02
Look ahead
The daily rhythm of progress, look-ahead and trend gives shutdown management a realistic picture at all times – and shows delays before they reach the critical path.
03
Intervene early
This shifts control from reaction to foresight: action is taken while corrective measures still work – not only when the delay can no longer be recovered.
Context
When we come into the plant
Three situations. In all three, too much work is running at the same time to manage it on the side.
01In the hot phaseThe usual case: the execution phase of the shutdown, when everything happens at once.02At coordination peaksWhen the density of trades and resource demand push your own control to its limits.03In shift operationWherever control is needed around the clock and the handover between shifts matters.
In the plant, what was created beforehand is put into practice: the plan and the work packages. In project business, the same task is called site management.
Turnaround Scheduling
Logic-linked, dynamic detailed schedules, critical path and progress measurement every shift.
Why is execution coordination a discipline in its own right?
Because the best plan is worthless if it is not put into practice in the plant. During execution, what counts is the daily control loop of measuring, assessing and taking corrective action – not the document that was finished before the shutdown and is overtaken by reality from day one. Coordination makes sure that trades are in the right place at the right time and that disruptions are resolved before they hit the critical path.
Is ep-cm on site during the shutdown?
Yes, at the pace of the shutdown: daily look-aheads, shift handovers and immediate assessment of disruptions – round the clock on request. Remote coordination does not work in the hot phase.
How do you deal with unexpected inspection results?
We assess them within the same shift, bring together the trades, scheduling and shutdown management, and put forward a solution before the delay spreads. That is exactly the difference between a surprise and a problem.
Does coordination take the load off our shutdown management?
Yes. Experienced coordinators take the day-to-day operational detail off management's hands and keep safety, quality and progress in view. Management decides – it does not have to negotiate every interface itself.
What does execution coordination cost?
We charge by the hour, by day rates or at a fixed price – we work out together which model fits. A single coordinator on the day shift is a different effort from continuous cover in 24-hour operation over several weeks. In the free initial call, we propose suitable staffing.
Terms such as trade and precise progress measurement are explained in our glossary – together with 57 other terms from the shutdown and project business.
Do you always know where your shutdown stands?
Get in touch – we will tell you which team keeps the pace. The initial call is free of charge.