Shutdown Management
Planned Maintenance & Turnarounds Done Right
Shutdowns are where money, safety, and reputation are all on the line at once. 20 years of experience across mining, energy, and manufacturing — managing the planning, coordination, and execution so your turnaround runs on time and on budget.
Service Overview
A shutdown done poorly costs you twice — once in the overrun, and again in the production you've lost. I've planned and managed shutdowns across mining, energy, manufacturing, and processing, from routine maintenance windows to major turnarounds. The difference between a good shutdown and a disaster comes down to planning, coordination, and having someone who's done it before and knows where things go wrong.
- Detailed shutdown planning — scope, schedule, resources, and risk
- Contractor and resource coordination across multiple trades
- Stakeholder communication so everyone knows what's happening and when
- Real-time monitoring and problem-solving during execution
- Safety management built into every stage, not bolted on at the end
- Post-shutdown review to capture lessons for next time
Want to Talk It Through?
Every business is different. The best way to figure out what'll work for yours is a quick conversation — no obligation, just a straight assessment.
Our Process
How I approach every engagement — straightforward, structured, and focused on getting you results.
Define the shutdown scope, develop the schedule, identify resources, assess risks, and set the budget. The quality of the plan determines the quality of the shutdown.
Line up contractors, materials, equipment, and permits. Build contingency into the schedule for the things that inevitably don't go to plan.
On-the-ground coordination during the shutdown. Tracking progress against plan, managing issues as they come up, keeping safety front and centre.
Post-shutdown review — what went well, what didn't, what to do differently next time. Proper close-out documentation and handback.
Why This Works
This isn't a framework I read in a textbook — it's how I've actually run projects across mining, manufacturing, energy, and everything in between for the last 20 years. Every step is there because it works.
Proven Results
Real results from real Australian businesses. Here's what the work actually looked like.
Challenge
An energy company with shutdown periods that consistently overran, costing significant revenue each day the plant stayed offline
Solution
Rebuilt the shutdown planning process from scratch — better scoping, tighter scheduling, clearer coordination between maintenance teams and contractors
Outcome
Shutdown duration reduced meaningfully, saving the equivalent of several days' lost production per event, with improved safety outcomes
Challenge
A manufacturer with frequent unplanned shutdowns disrupting production commitments and customer deliveries
Solution
Introduced structured maintenance planning to shift from reactive to planned shutdowns, with clear scheduling and resource preparation
Outcome
Emergency shutdowns reduced significantly over 12 months, production reliability improved, and maintenance costs became more predictable
Challenge
A processing plant running major turnarounds that regularly exceeded both budget and timeline, with knock-on effects to production targets
Solution
Applied a disciplined planning and coordination approach — detailed work packages, parallel work streams where safe, daily progress tracking
Outcome
Subsequent turnarounds came in closer to budget and schedule, with better safety compliance and less disruption to the broader operation
Ready for Similar Results?
Every engagement is different, but the approach is the same — find the problem, fix it properly, and make sure it sticks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers from an industrial veteran about operational transformation and business consulting methodology.
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Brisbane Based • Serving Australia-Wide • 20+ Years Experience